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26 October 1815
Winchester, James, 1725-1826
to David Winchester
Letter of sympathy to his brother. Written at Cragfont .
GLC06997.055
25 January 1818
to Maria E. Breedlove
Letter to daughter, enquiring after her sisters and brother and providing family news. Written at Cragfont .
GLC06997.056
1 February 1818
Repeats enquiry about her brother and sisters, provides additional news.Written at Cragfont .
GLC06997.057
4 March 1818
Campbell, James H., fl. 1818-?
to James Winchester
Reply to Winchester's of the 24th. Campbell discusses artillery command assignments. He writes, "I had reason to of [sic] hoped from the Friendly Attention I had received from the General that my rights privilages [sic] and standing would not be...
GLC06997.058
5 March 1818
Seaton, Gales P., fl. 1818
The office has published Winchester's sixth number, and has received the eighth, but is missing the seventh and would like Winchester to supply a copy.
GLC06997.059
4 May 1818
Winchester, Susanah, 1818-?
to Maria Breedlove
Mrs. Winchester is happy that her daughters and her new granddaughter are well. She sympathizes with Maria's domestic difficulties, occasioned by "grumbling servants of colour and newly imported German girls," but says that "without pain trouble and...
GLC06997.060
28 March 1819
Received Maria's letter and presents. Sends news of Maria's brothers and sisters. Written at Cragfont.
GLC06997.061
24 April 1819
to John C. Calhoun
Winchester will delay running the Chickasaw line until after the treaty with the Chickasaw nation has been concluded.
GLC06997.062
11 May 1819
Writes regarding plans to lay out new town. Written 30 miles above Chicksaw Bluff on the Mississippi River
GLC06997.063
June 6, 1819
Bruton, J., fl. 1819
[James Winchester's bill]]
James Winchester's bill for setting south boundary of the State of Tennessee.
GLC06997.064
July 1819
Blackmore, Reuben, fl. 1819
to Reuben Blackmore
Bill for payment to Reuben Blackmore, chain carrier on surveying project forouth boundary of Tennessee. Docketed by Blackmore.
GLC06997.065
25 October 1819
Winchester, Susan, 1819-?
Reply to letters of Maria and her husband. Mrs. Winchester is happy that they and the new baby are well, but is anxious about the unhealthy conditions in New Orleans. Written at Cragfont .
GLC06997.066
Complaints of the Chickasaw chiefs regarding the recent establishment of the Tennessee state line. Winchester lists their major complaints, which he then answers.
GLC06997.067
8 November 1819
to James Breedlove
Winchester writes regarding the settlement of Memphis, Tennessee. Written at Cragfont .
GLC06997.068
1 January 1820
Apology for not writing sooner. Plans for Maria's visiting her parents with her children. News of family and neighbors. Written at Cragfont .
GLC06997.069
13 February 1820
Thanks for letter, apology for not answering sooner. "You know my daughter my misfortune, to be entirely without education, else your letters should never remain a week unanswered." Sends family news, plans to visit in the coming summer if possible...
GLC06997.070
27 June 1822
Writes regarding court case in which David Winchester is currently involved. He encloses documents for David to complete, and hopes for a favorable settlement. He conveys greetings from family and acquaintances. He ends with a discussion of the...
GLC06997.071
24 January 1826
Overton, William, 1826-?
Encloses a letter from William Lawrence, with a proposal for publication he thinks worthy of consideration. Would like the General's opinion on the subject.
GLC06997.072
23 November 1829
Smith, Thomas, fl. 1829
pamphlet, newspaper publication
GLC06997.073
1830
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
[Unused bill of sale]
Unused bill of sale for parcel of land in Memphis.
GLC06997.074
6 October 1832
Quigerly, Jacob, fl. 1832
[State of Kentucky Court of Appeals]
Certification: J. Wrightman Smith permitted to practice as a counselor and attorney.
GLC06997.075
26 March 1833
Winchester, Lucilius, 1833-?
to James W. Breedlove
Statement of Mr. Breedlove's account
GLC06997.076
10 November 1838
Cassedy, Charles, 1838-?
Cassedy is currently writing a biography of Mrs. Breedlove's father, James Winchester. He asks Mrs. Breedlove to have an engraving of her father made as a frontispiece for the book, which should be "as faithful to the truth of the countenance as the...
GLC06997.077
13 June 1839
Written on the occasion of Breedlove's retirement from office. Cassedy does not believe current newspaper reports regarding Breedlove's mishandling of funds. He writes: "The allegation … is probably intended to affect the popular tide of the next...
GLC06997.078
1 August 1850
Smith, Urilda, fl. 1850
[Receipt for funeral transactions]
Receipt for transactions involving shipment of husband's body.
GLC06997.079
1815-1860
Reed, Alfred, fl. 1815-1860
to Woody Johnson
Sends Mr. Martial's speech. Advises every slaveholder to vote.
GLC09302.001
5 December 1855
Holdensby, J., 1855-?
[Hiring Announcement]
"...to hire out ten negroes consisting of men, women, and children..."
GLC09302.002
24 October 1854 - 25 December 1854
[ record of sermons from 24 October 1854 - 25 December 1854]
GLC09302.003
25 June 1853
Johnson, Woodson, fl. 1820-1864
[The Baptist Church of Christ at Morgans Creek meeting house Rockingham County newsletter]
includes greetings, nominations, events.
GLC09302.004
25 February 1854 - 25 March 1854
[record of sermons 25 February 1854 - 25 March 1854]
GLC09302.005
March 1832
[List of subscribers to White Shorn? Church]
Woodson Johnson's name is included
GLC09302.006
[Map of Sanders property given to Joshua Sanders]
GLC09302.007
May 1844
Report of the house meeting
meeting notes
GLC09302.008
11 February 1853
Johnson, Rawley, fl. 1827-1853
to father and family
says he will be home soon and is shipping a lot of tobacco to newbury...
GLC09302.009
[Advertisement for land in Rockingham county]
GLC09302.010
Names for Males
GLC09302.011
10 December 1855
Watkin, Lah S., fl. 1855
to Woodson Johnson
upset over twelve pairs of shoes that the author made for Mr. Johnson. he was supposed to receive ten dollars and only received nine
GLC09302.012
Johnson, William J., 1815-1860
[practice writing capitals]
GLC09302.013
22 July 1854 - 4 July 1855
[Hogansweek meetinghouse newsletter]
record of nominations, baptisms, and schedule
GLC09302.014
17 September 1807 - 8 June 1840
Thomas, Jesse B., fl. 1807
[Various proceedings from the house of representatives]
including extracts from the laws of the Indiana territory, and the journal of the senate in Ohio.
GLC09302.015
1 October 1869
Deursen, P. Van, fl. 1869
[circular noting the interest stockholders are required to pay]
includes a statement of R.G Johnson's account.
GLC09302.016
5 July 1857
Johnston, Co., 1857-?
[note containing balance due on R.G Johnson's account]
GLC09302.017
"Warden Lane"
Includes several figures, adding, subtracting and division.
GLC09302.018
17 December 1861
[note promising to pay E.W Johnson Administrators]
GLC09302.019
5 September 1853
Meddy, Joseph, 1853-?
[tobacco figures for Joseph Meddy]
GLC09302.020
12 December 1858
Johnson, G.W., 1858-?
[G.W Johnson promises to pay rent]
GLC09302.021
15 January 1855
Boyce, W., fl. 1855
Speech: The Annexation of Cuba
GLC09302.022
21 April 1855
Martin, Andrew, 1855-?
[a commitee is formed for the task of choosing a pastor]
GLC09302.023
7 May 1792
Fenner, Arthur, 1745-1805
To Thomas Noyes
Letter from Arthur Fenner to Thomas Noyes appointing Noyes Second Major of the Senior Class Regiment of Washington County, Rhode Island. Includes the seal of Rhode Island. Co-signed by Henry Ward.
GLC02150.09
6 May 1793
Letter from Arthur Fenner to Thomas Noyes appointing Noyes First Major of the Senior Class Regiment of Washington County, Rhode Island. Includes the seal of Rhode Island. Co-signed by Henry Ward.
GLC02150.10
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