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1873/08/14
Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917
to Aaron Jeffery
Discusses the health of Mrs. Gibbons and others, Mary's upcoming wedding, and other small happenings. Requests that Aaron "...say a lesson or read something every day."
GLC01896.095
1874/01/14
Jeffery, Aaron, fl. 1855-1900
to his uncle Richard
News about his life at school and the formation of an athletic club. Each member of the group put in 50 cents to purchase a trapeze [from which he fell and muddied his clothing] and "rops with iron rings at the end of them" which you would swing from...
GLC01896.096
1875/08/05
Archer, Robert, fl. 1842-1875
Discussion of Aaron's poor penmanship, the growing of tomatoes, cleaning of Aaron's mother's house [white washing], Richard's [Jeffery] potential as a preacher.
GLC01896.097
1876/08/03
Letter from Aaron's grandfather praising young Aaron's style and the fact that "not a word was misspelt." Also, mentions visiting guests, pleasant weather, and that he doesn't "...know what got into [Aaron's] hens. they stopped laying as soons as you...
GLC01896.098
1878/02/24
City, George W., fl. 1859-1878
to Edward R. Archer
Condolences and discussion of the late Robert Archer. City reminisces with Edward Archer about his father, whom he didn't know intimately but considered himself an aquaintance. "This aquaintance was very much increased by the long chats which you and...
GLC01896.099
July 15, 1878
[Itemized lists of furniture]
Itemized list of furniture with monetary amount for each item. The list contains such items as "One arm chair. Parlour," "1/2 Doz Walnut chairs," "Large Bed," and "Glass Bowl." Overall, all seventeen items are tabulated to fetch $56.50. In a separate...
GLC01896.100
Jeffery, B.A., fl. 1870-1900
[Itemized list of furniture]
"List no. 4" which itemizes furniture with monetary amount for each item. The list contains such items as "one Parlour armchair," "oil painting - Samson," "one Mahogany Bureau," and "7 beds." Overall, all fourteen items are tabulated to fetch $57.00...
GLC01896.101
1878/07/15
Numbered list 5. Itemized "list of articles drawn at the division of furniture," with monetary amount for each item. The list contains such items as "one small sofa, Parlour," "1 pr. End tables," "one odd washstand," and "one Feather Bed." Overall...
GLC01896.102
Numbered list 8. Itemized list of furniture with monetary amount for each item. The list contains such items as "3 Parlour chairs," "1 pr curtains in Parlour," and "1 F. Bed." List is incomplete, only listing twelve items. In the upper right corner...
GLC01896.103
1878/10/08
Archer, William M., fl. 1863-1878
to [Edward R. Archer]
Impending Bankruptcy of the Vulcan Iron Works, William's financial woes and his attempts to remedy the situation. Written on "Vulcan Iron Works" stationery: "Manufacturers of Every Variety of Bolts. Nuts and Washers, Iron Railings. Iron Works for...
GLC01896.104
1878/10/28
[Envelope addressed to Edward R. Archer]
Addressed: "Edward R. Archer, Esqr., Care [of] Me[ssrs.] Brown & Shipley, London [illegible]." The envelope has a forwarding slip affixed over this reading: "Care of Lombard, Odier & Co., Geneva." Scrawled in pencil are the Received and Answered...
GLC01896.105
1878/02/25
Dungan, W.W., fl. 1860-1878
Expressing sympathy about the loss of Archer's father [Robert]. Referring to the highly commendable content contained in the eulogy, Dungan writes: "...it is a legacy which you have every reason to be proud of."
GLC01896.106
1879/12/26
Anderson, Joseph Reid, 1813-1892
to A.G. Osterbind
A printed copy of the correspondence. Thanks for the Christmas gifts [a beautifully engraved silver bowl and a "gold-head cane"] given by the committee [the Osterbinds and Perrini] representing the employees and sons of employees of Anderson. the...
GLC01896.107
1880/11/15
Jeffery, Richard W., fl. 1855-1899
Advice on "...solicit[ing] subscriptions for the mining business..." Jeffery recommends trying around Lynchburg or Norfolk.
GLC01896.108
1880/12/10
Jeffery's decision to withdraw himself from business "operations," as "the prospects of the company" seem to go against his best interest at this time.
GLC01896.109
1880/12/13
Written on U.S. postal card and addressed to "Edward Archer Esqr., Tredegar Works." Requests that Archer ignore previous letter, as Jeffrey's family is opposed to his withdrawal from the business [GLC 1896.109].
GLC01896.110
1882/11/20
Robinson, C.V., fl. 1870-1880
[Resolutions of condolence and mourning in honor of Dr. Richard W. Jeffery]
Resolutions of condolence and mourning in honor of Dr. Richard W. Jeffery, along with a newsclipping fragment of Jeffery's obituary. "Resolved, That, as a Faculty, we testify our sense of loss and acknowledge his worth by attending his funeral in a...
GLC01896.111
1884/02/03
Coleman, R.J., fl. 1874-1884
to the students of the Medical College of Virginia
Thank you letter for the gift of fruits and flowers the class sent to him while he was ill in bed. A pencil inscription at the end of the letter reads: "Died March 4th / [18]84".
GLC01896.112
1886/01/09
[Invitation from the Mozart Academy of Music]
"We respectfully request your attendance at the Grand Inaugural Performance in Honor of the Opening of the New Mozart Academy of Music on Tuesday Evening, January 12th. With the Compliments of Herzog & Co., Proprietors and Managers." The production...
GLC01896.113
1886/01/12
[Program for Mozart Academy of Music performance of "The Mikado"]
"Souvenir Programe of the New Mozart Academy of Music . . . Grand Inaugural Performance January 12, 1886. With Gilbert and Sullivan's charming opera, entitled The Mikado; or, the Town of Titipu. By the National Ideal Opera Co." Inside program pages...
GLC01896.114
13 November 1780
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
to William Knox
Congratulates William Knox on returning from Europe safely and allaying the fears of Henry and Lucy Knox. Relates the latest military affairs, such as the surrender of Charleston to the British. Mentions that Henry expects William to spend some...
GLC02437.00858
19 November 1780
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Welcomes his brother William home and makes plans to have him come for a visit. Also discusses the transportation of goods back home from overseas.
GLC02437.00859
26 August 1776 - 28 November 1780
Resolutions of Congress, making provision or allowance to wounded, supernumerary or other officers of the American Army, under various contingencies
Assorted resolutions providing for the livelihood of wounded soldiers, such as receiving a pension throughout his life upon losing a limb. Noted that this copy was written by Shaw.
GLC02437.00860
1 December 1780
Bills of Lading of Sundries Shipped, for Account of the UStates addressed to the Commercial Committee shipped by John Schweighauser, on board the Ship Gov. Livingston - at anchor in the Loire the 6th March 1779.
Lists bills of lading for various supplies, mainly weaponry from 2 February to 1 December 1780.
GLC02437.00861
2 December 1780
Discusses setting up military headquarters at New Windsor. Notes which state troops are where, difficult conditions (troops "panicked with hunger") and that the army is forced to rely upon nature to provide material for shelter, clothing and...
GLC02437.00862
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