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Overton family papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.
Acc. 1981.09 was received on 4/10/1981
Processed by Ann Lewis in 1978. Box and Folder List compiled by Emily Eklund, SCRC staff, from October to November 2010.
Papers, 1727-1918, chiefly 1781-1875, of members of the related Overton, Ragland, Claybrooke and Hart families of Louisa County, Va. and Haywood Co., Tenn. The early papers are primarily legal documents, accounts and account books of John Ragland and Samuel Ragland and correspondence of the children of Samuel Ragland. After 1797, the collection concerns the legal and business papers of Samuel Overton, Thomas Overton, Waller Overton and Sally Overton Claybrooke. After 1810, the collection concerns the Claybrooke family in Tennessee.
There are also papers of James Malcolm Hart, farmer and schoolteacher which concern education, the Civil War and Reconstruction. Prominent correspondents include Peter Johnston, John Marshall, Dabney Minor, Garrett Minor, John Minor and Edmund Randolph.
There are accounts of Francis Jerdone and accounts concerning the boarding of horses; a legal opinion given by Edmund Pendleton; a letter of Jane R. Riordan concerning her learning the millinery trade; and a manuscript volume of distillery tax due in Spotsylvania County, Va. Some folder numbers were skipped when originally processed. In 2019, the collection was checked and all material has been accurately noted in the inventory.
Other Information:
National Inventory of Documentary Sources in the United States available from Chadwyck-Healey, Inc., 1021 Prince Street, Alexandria, Va.
Deed -- John Walker to John Goss -- Hanover County, VA.
Will of William Whitton, Caroline County, VA. Proved at Court held in Caroline County, VA, 9 July 1730.
Portion of a deed signed by Thomas Hamilton and Francis Jerdone. Proved at Court in Hanover County, VA.
Scope and Contents Deed for 76 acres of land in Louisa County, Virginia, sold to Robert Davis by John Ragland. Proved at Court in Louisa County, Virginia, 25 November 1746.
Last will and testament of James Overton of Hanover County, VA.
Scope and Contents Deed -- John Smithson to John Ragland -- for land in Louisa County, Virginia.
Scope and Contents Receipt of David Anderson to ?. Receipt of James Overton of quitrents of 800 acres of land and five ? for 1748.
Account of Daniel Fleming with Nicholas Cullington.
Scope and Contents Account of "Mr. Daniel Fleming for Cousing Robert" per Patrick Belsches.
Miscellaneous: receipts, 29 items. Majority deals with John Ragland's estate settlement, land and quitrents with other references to slaves, tobacco, and poll tax.
Opinion of John Lewis and Edmund Pendleton on the will of John Ragland.
Inventory of the estate of John Ragland.
Account of the estate of John Ragland.
Miscellaneous bills and receipts -- settlement of estate of John Ragland.
Accounts with Samuel Ragland. Tobacco.
John Wolloms, to S. Tase Middlebrucks. Directs him to pay 6/6 to Archbill Carbur.
Scope and Contents Land plat -- Louisa County, Virginia -- for land granted to Richar Phillips.
John Mansfield bond to Samel Ragland for 112 pounds Virginia currency.
Morgan Thomas & Co., Bristol, to Samuel Ragland, New Kent County. Encloses copy of Bill of Lading and Invoice of 11 pound 9/5; A.R. owes 3 pounds 3/5. Morgan Thomas & Co., Bristol, to Samuel Ragland, New Kent County. Encloses copy of their last letter.
Certifies that estate of Daniel Fleming has paid Thomas Burrus 13/8.
List of debts due to Daniel Fleming's estate.
Receipt for one Negro slave named Hanna signed by Stephen Furnea Hoomes. Receipt.
Account of Samuel Ragland signed by Morgan Thomas.
Jeremiah Patie to ?. Order to pay John Ragland 5/.
Net weight of Samuel Ragland's tobacco.
Account, debts owed by Samuel Ragland to Francis Jerdone.
Samuel Ragland and Francis Jerdone bond to Francis Willis, Jr. and Samuel Buckner.
Samuel Ragland's accounts with Francis Jerdone.
Receipts on land.
Scope and Contents Bond of Benjamin Brown, G.T. Smith, & Charles T. Smith of Hanover and Samuel Ragland of Louisa County, Virginia, to Peter Randolph.
Account of Samuel Ragland with Sir Secretary Thomas Nelson, signed by Benjamin Waller.
Arbitration Bond of Henry Terrell.
Account of Phillip Cosby. Hat, Diner and Club, silk, ribbon, buttons, run, snuff.
Accounts and receipts of Samuel Ragland and John Ragland. 5 items.
Francis Jerdone orders Charles Barret to pay Samuel Ragland 17/6.
James Buchanan & Co., London, to Samuel Ragland, Hanover County, VA. Asks him to have his tobacco ready to ship.
Gideon Harris promise to pay 15 pounds 10/ to Robert Hester.
Phillip Cosby assigns accounts receivable to Reverend Mr. Joseph Tickell.
Inventory of the estate of Phillip Cosby.
Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, promissory notes, bills of Exchange of slavery, land, penknife, saddle, thimbles, ribbon. 20 items
Scope and Contents Miscellaneous: receipts and accounts of Samuel Ragland of ribbon, "Green plains", Irish holland, broad cloth britches, stockings, watch, needles, thread, sugar, salt, pepper, sifter, cotton, Irish Linen, cambrick, paper, run. 15 items.
Account of Samuel Ragland with S. Lorey, signed by John Jouet. Receipt from John Jouet to Mr. Tickell for tobacco.
Scope and Contents Bond of Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia, to Samuel Overton.
Scope and Contents Indenture made between William Ragland and his brother John Ragland, involving the exchange of 200 acres of land in Louisa County, Virginia.
Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts on nails, hoes, cheese, wine, pepper, alspice, sugar, cotton, gunpowder, land, pocketbook, dictionary, razor. 4 items
Miscellaneous: accounts, receipts, memos, promissory notes on linen, cambrick, ribbon, cotton, stockings, shoes, gloves, hat, buckles, rum, sugar, sacks of salt, hogheads, indigo, needles, nails, gunpowder, plates, tobacco, land. 19 items.
Bond of Daniel Tilman, Albermarle County, VA, and attachment requested before Samuel Ragland, "his majesties Justice of Peace for the County of Louisa."
Scope and Contents Certification by John Blair Jr., Bursar of William and Mary College that William Peter, Surveyor of Louisa, Virginia, only made one payment to the College. Witnessed by Thomas Walker.
Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, promissory note on land, quitrents, men's shoes, women's wood-heeled shoes, rum, cider, homany, salt, ribbon, snuff. 7 items.
Scope and Contents James Tisdale, to John Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Asks him to pay money owed. John Ragland to James Tisdale. Will pay as fast as he can.
Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, memos on horses, cotton, gun, beer, pork, feed for horses, rum. 10 items.
Miscellaneous: accounts, receipts, memos, promissory notes with unbound manuscript in front of folder (2, incomplete) on agriculture, rum, bacon, salt, hoe, medicines, spectacles. 25 items.
Order of William Colvard to pay John Ragland 21/11.
Scope and Contents Thomas Walker to Captain Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has employed Thomas Jefferson in the petition Samuel Ragland requested to be entered; asks for further direction.
A list of Tithes for St. Martin's Parish Hanover County, VA taken by Samuel Ragland. 2 items.
Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, memos on nails, cloth, buttons, silk, buckram, bonnet, stockings, corn, seed. 9 items
Account of the estate of John Ragland, deceased, son of Samuel Ragland.
Bond: Samuel Carr and James Minor bound to Richard Walker for 4 pounds 1/. Attachment of Richard Walker.
Copy of Samuel Ragland's plat on Cauthons Run.
Scope and Contents Edmond Brewer to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; asks for payment of money.
Appraisors report on estate of John Ragland, Jr.
Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, order to pay on quitrent, stone rings, hogshead shells, nails, salt, wheat, rum, indigo, Negro, cloth, buttons, silk, buckram, vest. 13 items.
Scope and Contents John Pendleton to Captain Samuel Raglin . Care of Sampson. Asks for loan.
Memorandum of things sold from estate of John Ragland, Jr.
Bond: John Buckley and Robert Bibb bound to Sam Carr for 17 pounds.
Miscellanous: promissory notes, receipts, accounts. Incomplete unbound manuscript at beginning, Negro. 15 items.
Attachment against estate of Nathaniel Dickenson.
Authorization for seizure of the estate of Nathaniel Dickenson to satisfy debt. Signed by Samuel Ragland, "in his Majesty's Name."
Bond: James Dillard and John Ragland bound to Nathaniel Dickenson. Attachment against Nathaniel Dickenson.
Richard Phillips land plat at Dashpers Branch.
Miscellaneous: receipts, memos for wheat, salt, ginger, rum, linen, callico, Irish Linen. 10 items.
Copy of a deed: William Flemming and Ann, his wife, to John Wingfield.
William Gunnell to Sammuel Ragland. Asks for 20 shillings.
Miscellaneous: receipts, orders to pay dealing with wheat, Negro, pork, quitrent, land. 12 items.
Scope and Contents Evan Ragland, Halifax County, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Ragland to pay Evan Ragland's share of their father's estate to Thomas Wash; family is well.
Scope and Contents Will Anderson to Major Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks him to send his share of the rum.
Bond of Samuel Ragland and Stephen Johnson with Louisa and Spotsylvania counties, VA. To repair Carns Bridge.
Bond: James Overton bound to William Quarles for 20 pounds 15/6.
Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with hog, wool, plow, trowel, something to do with iron, rum, salt, achool payment. 10 items.
Bond: Henry Gambill and William Ragland bound to Samuel Ragland.
Blank form for apprenticeship to Charles Dickerson, brick layer.
Scope and Contents William Gunnell to Sammuel Ragland. Asks for loan of 8/.
Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with brandy, shoes, cattle, tobacco, plows, vinegar. 10 items.
Bill of Sale for a slave.
Scope and Contents Lists of Tithes, Fredericksville Parish, Louisa County, Virginia. 2 items.
Miscellaneous: receipts, promissory notes on Negro. 9 items.
Copy of will of John Burnley, Hanover County, VA.
Scope and Contents David Anderson, Jr., to Major Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Can only send him 5 bushels of salt.
Bond of Nathaniel Bowe to Samuel Ragland.
Bond by Pettus Ragland, et al, to pay 100 pounds to Samuel Ragland.
Miscellaneous items relating to the settlement of the estate of John Ragland, such as cattle, horses, and land. 12 items.
Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with land, tobacco, corn, vinegar, salt, schooling payment, horse, hoes, mitchel (type of pavement), Negro. 11 items.
Scope and Contents Last Will and Testament of William Garrett, Louisa County, Virginia.
Scope and Contents "Bond for Lumsden & Overton" to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, VA.
Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, misc. correspondence dealing with land, crops, tobacco, paper currency, plate (1 oz.), horses, cattle, slaves, shoes. 19 items.
Miscellaneous bills and receipts on tobacco, corn, shoes, boots, negros. 10 items.
Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with tobacco tax, case summons, taxes, soleing slave made shoes, and boots. 8 items.
MIscellaneous receipts and business correspondence on rye. 4 items.
Tyre Yanley to Samuel Ragland -- Bill of Sale for 3 Negroes.
Record of court action of James Overton, James Bullock, and John Lewis, executors of John Waller against Zachy Merriweather and Nicholas Lewis. Court finds for the plaintiff.
Bond of John White and William Smith.
Will of Frances Smith of Hanover County, VA.
Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with attorney fees and bail, pipe tobacco, land, nails, iron, wine, sugar, rum, linen, lace, thread, cotton, leather, scythe stones, buttons, shoes, bedboard. 9 items.
Surveyors Report by William Pettit.
William Terrel, Wilks County, Georgia to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Sorry Samuel Ragland has not gotten his tobacco.
Division of the estate of John Zachary Lewis.
Surveyors Report by John Hogan.
Miscellaneous: receipts for tobacco, hogshead, land, publication in Virginia. Gazette, Negro, shoes, poll tax. 12 items.
Will of James Overton.
Miscellaneous: bonds, receipts, bill of sale, accounts dealing with land, slaves horses, brandy, tobacco, last will and testament of John Barnley. 11 items.
Will of Samuel Ragland.
John White to Samuel Ragland. Will visit soon; will pick up leather and shoes; dog has killed his pigs.
John Bickle to Samuel Ragland. Will make over his Kentucky lands to Samuel Ragland.
Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with slaves, horses, cattle, court costs, attorneys, etc., flax wheel, dishware, cookware, table chairs, schooling, tobacco, shoes for Negroes and men, land. 22 items.
A list of bonds, notes and accounts due Doctor Andrew Todd.
Scope and Contents James Robards, Goochland County, to Samuel Raglin (Ragland), Louisa, Virginia. Cannot pay S.R. any money.
Scope and Contents William Bowe, Hanover, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Ragland to pay his grandmother's account.
Scope and Contents Joel Terrell, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Are all well; could not get a power of attorney; Indians have been "troublesome."
Samuel Jones, Richmond, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Elk Creek. Apprenticeship. will expire soon -- asks for help in acquiring tools.
Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts dealing with land, power of attorney costs, shoes, shoe thread, slavery, tobacco crop, horse, bacon. 22 items.
Case of Coleman v. Turner. Attachment of estate of Benjamin Turner.
Scope and Contents J. Overton, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Sends copy of Surveyor's fees; advises him to have the land surveyed soon; may lose a considerable part of the land due to prior claims.
Pre-nuptial contract between Samuel Ragland and Elizabeth Michie.
Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with hogshead, tobacco, coopering, surveying of land, land. 12 items.
Scope and Contents Land survey, Louisa County, Virginia, by George Massie for William Smith.
Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, bonds dealing with cow, shoes, rum, brandy, land, slavery, Durants, linen, cambrick, knives, forks, copper, paper pins. 22 items.
Archibald Stuart, Staunton, VA to Overton Cosby, Urbanna, VA. Will send 70 pounds from Replevin Bonds; hopes to collect other money due.
Scope and Contents James Robards, Goochland, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Hopes to send him money owed.
Scope and Contents R. Dick, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Asks for loan of cash.
Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Hickmond, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, VA. Family is well; Sam is well; Campaign against, the Mawme Indians has been successful.
Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with tobacco, salt, shoes, brandy, saw blades, land, cleaning/repairing of a watch, horses, slavery. 19 items.
Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayette Ville, NC to Samuel Overton (son of James), Louisa, Virginia. Has another child; encloses a blank paper for bounty lands.
Scope and Contents Nancy Pulliam and Benjamin Pulliam, Mecklenburg County, Roanoak River, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Family is well; asks where brother and sisters are living; has a son named Benjamin Raglin.
Blank form for duties on distilled spirits.
Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with Irish Linen, handerkerchief, thread, oznaburg, ribbon, sheeting, cambrick, callico, crewel, needles, diaper tape, shoes, knife, scythe, corn, salt, rum, brandy, wheat, peas, leather, harness, rawhide, tobacco, copper, horses, land, building a house. 26 items.
Scope and Contents Deed: Benjamin Nelson to Coventon Nelson, Louisa County, Virginia.
Walter Goldsmith promises to pay Samuel Overton half of any payment received in the case of Goldsmith v. Watkins which Samuel Ragland is handling.
Scope and Contents Henry Mitchell, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Demands return of Negro Davy of will bring suit.
Miscellaneous: receipts, accounts, bonds dealing with pork, salt, wheat, brandy, sugar, shoes, hammer, knife, mails, linen, sacking, iron, horses, slaves, land. 23 items.
Scope and Contents Deed: John Wingfield to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia.
Bill of Sale for Negro Tom.
Will of Samuel Ragland.
Scope and Contents John Wingfield, Georgia, to Samuel Ragling , Louisa, Virginia. Has sent deed to his land; asks for return of his bond.
Scope and Contents Deed: Dudley Ragland to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia.
Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with slaves, horses, land, calico, sheeting, thread, ribbon, Irish Linen, flannel, paper, dish, shoes, kneebuckles, corn, wine, brandy. 19 items.
Bond for $100.00 by Overton Harris to Samuel Overton, both of Louisa, County, VA; also involves Thomas Barrett of Amherst County.
B. Sandidge, to Samuel Ragland. Charges $5 per pupil for common scholars; $10 for grammar scholars.
Archibald Dick, Louisville, to Samuel Ragland. Will take his tobacco.
Scope and Contents Ann Pulliam, Mecklenburg, VA, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; asks Samuel Ragland to write.
Amendment to Acts of distilling spirits.
Scope and Contents Dudley Ragland, Goochland Court, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. No progress in the business with James Robards.
Joseph Bickley, Cambridge, SC, to "Dear Sam." WiIl come to Virginia to court some single girls.
Scope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to hire out Negroes. William Duval to James Dabney, Louisa, Virginia. W.D. will sue J.D.
Scope and Contents Shelton & Harris, Goochland, VA, to Samuel Overton, Goochland Court House. Wants Samuel Overton to find out the date on Thompson's receipt.
List of people who are in arrears on the Carriage Tax.
Miscellaneous bills and receipts dealing with spirits, salt, brown sugar, tobacco, snuff, nails, cashmere, linen, silk, muslin, sheeting, ribbon, ink powder, men's hose, shoes, tape, twist (?), watch repair, paper, slaves, horses. 36 items.
Scope and Contents James Overton, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. J.O. wants Samuel Overton to hire our Charls .
Scope and Contents Dudley Ragland, Carters Ferry, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has tried to collect from James Robards; has now gotten a bond from John Woodson who will pay soon.
David Bullock, Goochland Court House, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Cannot be at the sale; asks Samuel Overton to try to collect amounts due; election results.
Scope and Contents James Michie, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Has consulted Jack Michie and S.R. will not get more than one year; has property left over from Edward's execution.
Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends love to his children; glad Rosy has been sold -- hopes she has a good master.
Scope and Contents David Bullock, Amherst Court House, VA to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Cannot attend court; wants the fallow ground plowed; is not well.
Scope and Contents David Bullock, Charlottesville , VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Goochland County, Virginia
Judgement of Richmond Court against Richard Anderson.
David Bullock, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses court cases.
Bill of Sale for 3 Negroes.
Scope and Contents Clifton Thomson, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County. Sorry Samuel Ragland has lost use of one side; has sent a bearskin and a deerskin.
Miscellaneous bills and receipts mostly dealing with court cases, verdicts, attorneys, etc., on whiskey, colt, sugar, coffee, rie -rye?, wheat, shoes, silk stockings, linen, cambrick, handerkerchiefs, tobacco, slaves, and steel.
Scope and Contents David Bullock, Norfolk, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will sail to Antigua; Samuel Overton must attend court for him; Admiral Maury's squadron sent in 10-12 French prisoners; has decided to go to Jamaica, not Antigua.
Thomas Meriwether, to Samuel Overton, Goochland, Court. Could not go to court, therefore asks Samuel Overton to do his business for him.
Edward Stevens to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses revenue inspection business. Edward Stevens, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, VA. Encloses the above letter.
Deed: Thomas Payne to Samuel Overton, Jr. Sells his interest in the 300 acres of land due him as a veteran of the Revolution. Samuel Overton assigns this title to Thomas Overton.
Appointment of Samuel Overton, Jr. as Collector of Revenues.
Scope and Contents Meredeth Poindexter, to Lanceloote Minor or David Bullock, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Minor not to bring suit against him.
Scope and Contents The last Will and Testament of Samuel Terrell, Louisa County, Virginia. Proved in Court, 12 February 1798.
Joseph Bickley, to Samuel Overton. Discusses financial deadlines.
Scope and Contents William Duval, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses lawsuits in progress.
Tench Coxe, Treasury Department, to ?. Circular letter to revenue officials on stills.
William and Mary diploma signed by James Madison, President and Professor.
Scope and Contents Robert Taylor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses lawsuits.
Knight Bowles and Miss Mary Bick? to Samuel Overton. Sends information on his stills.
Scope and Contents Robert Johnston, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses bills; had a headache "until grog time came about...took a hair of the dog."
"List of debts to Collect due Pottie & Dick."
Scope and Contents Martha Michie to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Is well; thanks him for his present.
Scope and Contents Nicholas Meriwether, Abbeville County, SC, to Samuel Ragland, Louisa, Virginia. Got home safely; crops are good.
Scope and Contents Col. Garrett Minor, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses a Dedimus for taking a deposition.
Scope and Contents Peter Johnston, Prince Edward, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses legal proceedings.
Samuel McChesney to Minor Herndon. Hopes to pay soon.
Escape Warrant for Samuel McChesney, signed by Fontaine Maury.
Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to "Brother" Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Sale of father's land uncertain; is expecting his ninth child.
P. Carr, Charlottesville, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Discusses sale of Negroes.
Scope and Contents Stephen Terry to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, Virginia. Took the broad ax to repair a cart wheel; asks for payment for the repair.
Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Encloses a Power of Attorney; sends resolutions under which soldiers can make claims; wants his children with him.
Document to report stills to Collector of Revenue.
Correspondence. Receipts dealing with slaves and clothing for them, horses, horseshoes, hoes, scythe, staples, hooks, nails, boots, hose, buttons, ladies and men's gloves, shoes, linen, oznaburg, thread, cambrick, cotton, corduroy, silk, currycomb, rum, salt, brandy, wheat, bacon, sugar, whiskey, cheese, butter, tobacco, and property sale. 90 items. Many court dealings and legal references.
? Bickley to Samuel Ragland, Louisa County. Family news.
Examination of a witness, signed by George Carrington, Halifax County.
Robert Johnston, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Has not purchased Morriss' notes except for $1000, therefore returns Samuel Overton's money.
Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses land claim problems.
Scope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia.
Tench Coxe, Treasury Department, to Supervisors. Circular letter on laws on spirits and stills.
Scope and Contents William B. Grove, Philadelphia, PA, to Thomas Overton. Discusses land claims; describes national politics -- the men who were called the "Goverment Party" in 1794 are now called "fomenters of War with France"; those who were against English depredations in 1794 have failed to speak out against France now; believes the President John Adams and Congress want peace with France -- if ward comes, it will be France who starts it.
Scope and Contents P. Johnston to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia, commission to take the deposition of William Cosby.
Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses Mr. Groves' letter; misses his children.
Scope and Contents David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has inquired about the legacy due Mr. Dickerson's children. Has no money for Samuel Overton.
Pomfrett Waller to Samuel Overton. Received S.L.'s letter; has bought a still; asks Samuel Overton to stamp it.
Scope and Contents Garrett Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to get a copy of a deed; sends a copy of a judgment.
Edward Carrington, Richmond Supt. Office, to Samuel Overton. Opinion of a revenue case.
Joseph Herndon, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks for help on revenue cases.
Scope and Contents Jonathan M. Herndon, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks for help on revenue cases.
Scope and Contents Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa, Virginia, to Robert Yancey & Co. Judgment in a revenue card.
Robert Yancey & Co., South Anna Ville, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Expects to pay the yearly revenue duty; objects to Samuel Overton's decision in their cases.
Edward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton. Decision in the case of Rovert Yancey & Co. Encloses the decision.
R. Yancy & Co. acknowledges receipt of letter from Samuel Overton on revenue. Blank form for reporting distilled spirits.
Scope and Contents Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa, Virginia, to Edward Carrington. Reports actions in case of Robert Yancey & Co.
Account of the estate of Samuel Ragland.
Edmund Randolph, Richmond, VA, to "Mr. Overton, administrator of Samuel Ragland, deceased." Expresses an opinion of Samuel Ragland's will and the settlement of the estate. medium oversize?
Miscellaneous: Correspondence, Receipts, Accounts of silk handkerchief, space, plow, tin tumblers, saddle, leather, leading lines, slaves, horseshoes, coat, jacket, stuffed slippers, gloves, black bomarett ?, material, black buckles, linen, durant, wheat, sugar, coffe, tobacco. 85 items.
Copy of the inventory and appraisement of the estate of Samuel Ragland, Louisa County, VA.
Names of the infants in the suit Samuel Ragland's Administrator vs. his Legatees.
Account of Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue.
Edmund Randoph, Richmond, VA, to "Mr. Overton, Administrator of Mr. Samuel Ragland." Opinion on estate of Samuel Ragland.
Scope and Contents James Waddell to Samuel Overton, Collector of Revenue, Louisa County, Virginia. Revenue questions.
Certificate of appointment of Samuel Overton, Jr., to be collector of the Revenues in Louisa County in the District of Virginia.
Nicholas Meriwether to Samuel Overton,Collector of Revenues, Richmond, VA. Asks for help in collecting a debt.
Account of stamped paper sold by Samuel Overton, Jr., in the quarter ending 1798 September 30.
Order for the arrest of Edmond Brown, Hanover County, VA. Signed by William Pollard.
Account of sales of stamped paper by George Murray in the quarter ending 9/30/98.
Account of sale of stamped paper by Ludlow Bramham for the quarter ending 9/30/98.
William Sydnor to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court. Sends the subscription paper of 1797.
Edward Stevens, Inspector, Revenue Second Survey, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton. Sends forms necessary for Robert Yancey & Co. case; revenue department business.
Ezekiel Perkins to Samuel Overton. Wants to work a still.
E. Carrington, Supr. Office, Richmond, to Samuel Overton. Circular letter discusses carriage taxes and collection of taxes.
Dabney Minor, Topping Castle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Asks Samuel Overton to negotiate the exchange of William Minor's bonds. D. Minor to David Bullrock. Asks D.B. to dismiss the suit if the bonds are exchanged. William Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to call before next Hanover Court.
Complaint of John and Henrietta Bickley against Samuel Overton, Administrator of Samuel Ragland.
Testimony in the case of John and Henrietta Bickley vs. Samuel Overton.
Scope and Contents James Scott to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Wants a license for a still.
Permission to dispose of a still by auction to satisfy a debt for still tax, by H. Garrett and Thomas Meriwether.
Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has received his letters and the book; will go to Knoxville.
Scope and Contents Miscellaneous. Mainly accounts of people's names in reference to stamped paper sold by..., money owed to clerk, iron, horse shoes, oil "for negro women", salt, sugar, calf skin, brandy leather still. Also, legal receipts. 43 items.
Robert Hart, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton or David Bullock. Asks for help in securing payment from Austin Cosby.
Scope and Contents Deed: Richard Johnson Burnett to Benjamin Crenshaw, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia.
Scope and Contents Deed: Richard Johnson Burnett to Benjamin Crenshaw, Jr, Louisa, Virginia. Wants information on revenue laws.
Scope and Contents John Poindexter, Jr., to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses collection of debts.
Richard Bagby to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks to be paid.
Scope and Contents Robert Jete, ? House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Called on Mr. Payne - has deposited enough wheat and corn to cover the two bonds; is trying to make his collection.
Scope and Contents John Overton, Knoxville, to Thomas Overton, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Has been traveling on business; has considered marrying.
Scope and Contents George Fleming, Healing Springs, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Enter 3 stills.
Scope and Contents William Lee Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks him not to pay Mr. Richards.
Charles Yancey, Louisa to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Will open a still.
Scope and Contents Richard Bagby, Albermarle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to send money he has collected.
Scope and Contents Peyton Randolph, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. The infants will be made defendants during this court.
Scope and Contents Joseph Bickley, SC, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Received bill against the legatees of his grandfather's estate; describes land settlement.
Scope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Land Warrant has been sold; had an earthquake.
Robert Dickinson to Samuel Overton. Wants a license to distill spirits.
Scope and Contents Charles Smith to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has sent the case of Mitchell vs. Green.
Bond of George W.B. Spooner and Haslewood Farish to the United States.
Bond of Thomas Legg and Godlove Heiskill to the United States.
Scope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus, Louisa to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will enter Mrs. Redd's chair on the tax list.
Thomas Wash to Samuel Overton. Informs Samuel Overton he has a hogshead of foreign distilled spirits; has purchased riding chair.
James Dabney to Samuel Overton. Can only send $17.07.
William Garrett to Samuel Overton. Will try to pay his debt.
Scope and Contents Thomas W. Cosby to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to attend court for him to collect money.
Scope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Family news; people have called a convention to discuss slavery and alter the Constitution.
Scope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Should pay $82 to James Innes; Mr. Toleswill pay $40.
Scope and Contents James Scott to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks to enter a still.
Deed of Robert Clough and Elizabeth Clough to Azariah King for property in Spotsylvania County.
Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Jr.? Fayeteveille sic KY?, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks about his sick Aunt Nelson; is well and attending school at the Academy; does not like Fayetteville.
Scope and Contents Ann Pulliam, Mecklenburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has gotten all the answers to the bill executed; hopes they will arrive in time; son Bob died.
Scope and Contents Richard Harris, Jefferson County, to Richmond Harris, Louisa, Virginia. Has searched the land claim -- will lose about 200 acres; thinks it best to sell it and buy another tract.
Scope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Does not know the quality of the Louisa land and would like to know what Samuel Overton thinks.
W. Cookle to Samuel Overton. Asks for still license.
Bond of William Herndon and Joseph Herndon to the United States.
Benjamin Crenshaw to Samuel Overton. Asks for a still license.
Scope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will sell land for 6/ per acre.
Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Family is well; discusses case of Pottie & Dick vs. Davis.
Scope and Contents Samuel Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has gotten a judgment against Burnley -- asks Samuel Overton not to issue any further process against him.
Scope and Contents Robert Dickason to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks for still license.
Scope and Contents James Dabney to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia.; Asks for still license.
Bond of John and Nathaniel Thomasson to the United States.
Scope and Contents George Syme, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Received the acceptance of his offer.
Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette, KY, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has not yet gotten a judgment against Davis; asks about settlement of Ragland Estate; money is scarce; problems with collecting Buford's note.
Thomas Wash to Samuel Overton, Jr. Cannot attend court to be a witness.
Scope and Contents G.W. Harris, Shephardsville, KY, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has heard Samuel Overton is married; has heard that the British Minister has asked the President to declare war against France.
G.W. Harris, Shephardsville, KY, to ?. Asks him to write; will see him soon.
Statement of the account of Samuel Cave with the estate of Samuel Ragland, deceased. Endorsement by James Overton.
Account of David Bullock with Samuel Overton, Jr.
Frederick Harris, Jr., to Samuel Overton. WiIl not join the local Masonic Club since his is moving to Caroline.
Scope and Contents Fleming, Healing Springs, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Wants to license three stills.
Scope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus, Mount Hope, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends a copy of the will of John Burnley.
Scope and Contents Anne Pulliam, Mecklenburg, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Has sent the answer to Samuel Overton's suit against her father's legatees.
Scope and Contents Jas. Dickenson, Jr. Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Encloses order for dealing with Mr. Sandrige; sends Power of Attorney for land sale.
Robert Jett, Culpeper, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Spotsylvania. Failed to send the bond because the bearer set out before he knew of it; hopes to please a young lady.
Scope and Contents William Herndon, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Invitation to join the Jockey Club.
Scope and Contents Thomas Poindexter to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Offer to sell a slave.
Thomas Gibbons to Samuel Overton. Has removed to Madison Court House; will pay the money.
Scope and Contents Peter Nelson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks for settlement of account of Samuel Ragland.
Revenue Office correspondence. 7 items.
Miscellaneous. Lists of people and accounts. Legal papers. Horses, iron pair wedges, ax, hatchet, scissors, Colter?, slavery, coaches (carriages), stage wagons, salt, crape, oil, cloth, sheeting, buttons, silk, flannel, knives, forks, hair, phaton (?). 107 items.
John Minor to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court. Discusses settlement of a debt.
T.M. Posey to Mr. Overton. Will send his Carriage Tax by Captain Gatewood.
Turner Anderson to Samuel Overton. Suggests text for a sermon before the Lodge.
Scope and Contents Samuel O. Pettus to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Captain Richardson will make the lockett with 10 days.
David Bullock to Samuel Overton, Jr. Should not make any deeds until Mr. Syme give Samuel Overton a deed.
Scope and Contents James Scott, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Sends James Landford's affidavit; Nicholas Meriwether ran the still without his permission.
John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.
Scope and Contents Francis Adams, Centerville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Sent the execution to the sheriff; sheriff wants power of Attorney.
Scope and Contents Armistead Anderson, Richmond, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Clothes are ready.
Scope and Contents Peter Minor, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Benjamin Nelson owned two slaves at his death.
Scope and Contents Daniel Grinnan, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses bonds and receipts.
William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Junior, Fredericksburg, VA. Will recommend him for office of Post Master at Fredericksburg.
Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses settlement of estate of Major Ragland.
Scope and Contents John Poindexter to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks to be paid on his note.
Scope and Contents William Taylor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Describes how his debt will be paid.
Scope and Contents Thomas Goodwin, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will send $100 on the Barbour & Strodes account.
Scope and Contents J.L. Hawkins to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks him not to enter a suit over money owed.
Bond to the United States by Joel and Josiah Fagg.
Richmond Lewis, Bellair, to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Mr. Colson has put all his money out; needs about $2000.
Scope and Contents Alice Jouiiett ?, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Discusses leasing a house in Charlottesville to Wells.
Scope and Contents Thomas Nuckolls to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has decided not to take Grenshaw's land.
Scope and Contents Joseph Bickley, Southampton, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends a bond; was not able to meet General Marshall to get an answer to the bill.
Edward Hyde to Samuel Overton. Mr. Lipscomb will be his security for the debt.
Scope and Contents John S. Smith to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to sell "Arka and Child" for him.
James Lewis, Junior, Fauquier Court House, to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court House. Will pay his debt.
Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA, to Francis Brooke. Has left a copy of Samuel Terrell's will; asks for legal opinion. Francis Brooke's opinion on Terril's will.
Edward Carrington, Richmond, to Joseph Habersham. Recommends Samuel Overton as Post Master for Fredericksburg. Edward Carrington to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Encloses the above.
Gerrard Banks to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses payment of his bond.
Scope and Contents Lancelot Minor, Minors Folly, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to collect note from Peter Cosby; thanks him for sympathy letter on his father's death.
Wililam Herndon, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuell Overton, Junior, Charlottsville, VA. House will be ready in time; asks if Terrill and Cornelius mortgage is duly recorded; please ask Philip Gooch, lawyer, about money from a lawsuit, Herndon v. Rose.
Scope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Charlottesville, VA. Cannot part with his slave because of the large crop.
Scope and Contents Augustine Davis, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Sorry Samuel Overton did not apply earlier for the Post Master position; Augustine Davis was not able to recommend him in time for the appointment.
Power of Attorney -- Overton Cosby to Samuel Overton.
Frederick Harris, Jr., Orange Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses settlement of Goodwin v. Thilman Hickman?.
State of Virginia to Edmund Bullock, Waller Overton, et al. Requires them to appear in Spotsylvania Court as witnesses.
James Lewis, Jr., Fauquier Court House, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Has been delayed but will pay money owed.
Bond to the United States by Thomas Legg and Samuel Howeron.
Bond to the United States by George W.B. Spooner.
Scope and Contents Dabney Minor, Albemarle, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Asks to be recommended as a census taker for Virginia; asks Samuel Overton to write his Marshall for VA.
Scope and Contents David Bullock, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Richmond. Inquiry on case of Anderson v. Anderson.
Thornton Gibson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Has sold 202 acres of land to Richard Harris.
James Innes, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses payment of debts.
William Austin, RIchmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Will accept draft in favor of G. Minor.
Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses ownership of a slave; has sent $234; money is scarce; discusses case of Pottie & Dick v. Davis; had been unable to travel, therefore does not know about Uncle's Eggleston land.
John Barrett, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Send accounts to collect.
David Bullock, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr. Sends $900 paid for Col. Morris; asks how much Goodwin would settle for in Goodwin v. Thilman in cash.
William Minor to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Denies owing any money.
Charles Lewis, Fredericksburg, VA to Samuel Overton, Charlottsville, VA. Encloses a letter from Austin; doctor will move to town.
Scope and Contents Archibald ? Overton to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Isaac arrived; is at Transylvania University at Lexington, KY, studying natural philosophy.
Scope and Contents Alice Joiiett ?, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton. Asks him to purchase two Negro girls whose mother is now in Richmond.
Scope and Contents Charles Cosby, Elbert County, Georgia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has executed the Power of Attorney.
Samuel Overton, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Sweet Springs. Sends the bonds of John Miller's; asks for help in insuring payment.
Peter Cosby to Samuel Overton. Has tried to raise money and failed; aks for a cash advance.
Scope and Contents John Minor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Lexington, Botetourt County. Discusses collection of a debt.
Scope and Contents John Minor, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Lexington, Rockbridge County, VA. Asks Samuel Overton to give up his claim on John Minor's house in Fredericksburg.
Scope and Contents George Pottie, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Asks Samuel Overton to purchase 10 hogsheads of shells for him.
Scope and Contents James Overton, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Ask Samuel Overton to purchase chamber pots and mugs for him.
David Bullock, Goochland Barr, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Case of Goodwin vs. Thilman has been superseded; has obtained a judgment in Johnson vs. Sampson's.
William M. Thompson, Pottiesville, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Has decided to continue working for Mr. Pottie.
Scope and Contents George H. Allan, Madison, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Collection of a debt against Thomas Gibbons.
William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Federalist organization strategy for the election to get out the vote.
Robert H. Saunders, Bradford, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Discusses settlement of debts.
Bond -- John and Nathaniel Thomasson to the United States.
Scope and Contents Waller Overton to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Wife has been sick; wants balance of money due him or will sue; has been building a house.
Richard Morris to Samuel Overton, Jr. Wants to discuss John Bickley's debts.
Martha Waller to Samuel Overton. Asks for information on the Sale of Poll.
Robert Crutchfield, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Richmond, VA. Sends papers and a bank note for $1000 and other monies.
Scope and Contents John Chew, Jr., Urbanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Has received the amount of Bohanan's debt; Mr. Cosby received Samuel Overton's letter.
Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Is building a house and has no ready money to pay Isaac; Jonathan W. Johnston died.
Scope and Contents William Gray, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has applied to Benjamin Moseby for payment of bonds, but he will not pay.
"Robert Crutchfields Abstract for Carriage Dutys for the Quarter ending 31st Decer. 1800." For the 11th division in the second survey in the District of Virginia.
Scope and Contents John Marshall, Philadelphia, PA, to Samuel Overton, Fredericksburg, VA. Delivered letters of recommendation for Samuel Overton to the Post Master General, but had previously recommended Mr. Greene who was appointed.
Scope and Contents George Pottie to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Encloses George Perry's bonds and asks for help in securing payment.
Revenue Office correspondence. 13 items.
Scope and Contents Papers mainly dealing with bonds, legal fees, land, slaves, sugar, salt, coffee, whiskey, cider, cheese, pots, tumblers, molasses, bread, tea, rum, bacon, blanket, hat, handkerchief, shirts, "drawers", buttons, buckles, tobacco, wheat, snuff, oats, flannel, cotton, Irish linen, calico, ribbon, plates, bank book. 151 items.
Thomas Swift acknowledges receipt of his share of estate of Clevease Duke.
Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Fayette County, Kentucky, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Family has been unwell; sends $40 for credit for Isaac; dispute over land with Clough Overton's estate; will send money due to Col. Pettus' estate as soon as he gets it.
Robert Chew, Fredericksburg, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Courthouse. Pays his brother, John Chew, Jr.'s debt.
John Chew, Jr., Urbanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Fredericksburg, VA. Has had his brother Robert pay his debt. Enclosing receipt 24 January 1799.
Robert Crutchfield to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Has gotten a list of carriages -- needs more entry forms.
George Pottie, Louisa, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa. Will travel to Philadelphia; asks for money received from Armistead.
Scope and Contents Peter Rose, Jr., Fredericksburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Courthouse. Has come from Richmond to adjust the claim Samuel Overton has against him.
Scope and Contents John Toler, Petersburg, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Remarks on the strange marriage of James Bickley to Mary Ann Whitfield; people are pleased with election of Jefferson; hopes to be able to pay his debt when due; asks about the cotton crop.
Joseph Meriwether, Abbeville County, South Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, VA. Asks if he will receive money from Samuel Ragland's estate.
Scope and Contents Ben Mosby to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa County, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.
Scope and Contents William Gray, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses how to settle Mosby's debt.
Scope and Contents George Pottie to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses depositions in a court case.
Scope and Contents John White to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Asks to be paid for getting Samuel Overton's man, Charles, out of jail.
Jonathan Dickinson to George Boxley. In response to a threat to sue -- Jonathan Dickinson will not pay his "brother's debts and owes nothing himself."
Scope and Contents Jonathan Toler, Southampton, GA?, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Is doing business for Bickley & Newby; town is so "disapated and noisy" he has to go to the woods to write his letters; is giong to the wedding of Lucy Bickley and John N. Newby; "it is vilent hot here"; "some of our Carolina & Georgia girls they are the most accommodating creatures in the world...and they kiss so sweet".
Scope and Contents John Overton, Gray Tent ?, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Has procured Mrs. Rice's relinquishment of the land; may try to visit next fall.
Scope and Contents John Poindexter to Justices of Louisa, Virginia. Orders them to examine witnesses in the case of Johnson v. Garrett.
Scope and Contents Garland Thompson, Fairfax, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Samuel Overton's execution against Barbour will be carried out September 21.
Scope and Contents Robert Crutchfield, Suning HIll, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Does not recall circular letter about his illegal proceedings, therefore will proceed to sell.
Scope and Contents Peter Nelson to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Has no right to withold payment of Major Ragland's subscriptions.
Power of Attorney, James Mills & Co. to Samuel Overton.
Scope and Contents John W. Barret, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Louisa. Will pay his debt as soon as he returns.
Affadavit of Thomas Price.
Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Regrets not being able to visit; asks if Samuel Overton could purchase slaves for him.
David Watson to Samuel Overton, Jr. Discusses settlement of a debt.
Scope and Contents John Hook, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Has put in Samuel Overton's claims to the Marshall, U.S. District Court of Virginia but Court decided he should not pay them.
Revenue Office correspondence and documents. 6 pieces.
Bonds to the United States. 4 items.
Miscellaneous. Mainly dealing with bonds, legal problems and cases, tobacco, slavery, chest, table, bed and furniture, plates, iron pot, wheel, breakfast and dinner prices, barbecues, and land. 93 items.
Frederick Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to deliver several letters.
Frederick Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr.. Asks for his note and receipts; needs money to buy shoes for his Negroes.
Scope and Contents John Baptist and Joseph Waterlow to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Sympathy letter on death of a relative.
Scope and Contents Robert Lewis, Caroline, to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court House. Will be unable to attend court -- asks Samuel Overton to do some business for him.
Power of Attorney -- Alexander Parker to Samuel Overton.
Scope and Contents Sta. Crutchfield, Mattapony, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to send papers; thinks $300 is a good price for the land.
Scope and Contents John Scudday to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Will wait for Mr. Meriwether's money.
Edward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Asks him to send Carriage, License, and auction duties.
Scope and Contents Benjamin Brown, Charlottesville , VA, to Samuel Overton. Money has not yet been received on Gooch's execution.
Scope and Contents John Thornton, Hanover, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will try to pay his bond.
Scope and Contents Overton Cosby, Urbanna, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.
Affadavit of James Beadles on Negro belonging to estate of Cleavers Duke.
Garland Thompson, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses settlement of executions.
Scope and Contents Robert Yancy, Yanceyville, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses money due him.
John Hook to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses the settlement of law suits.
Overton Cosby, Urbanna, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Is pleased with sale of McChesy property; sympathy at death of Brother Charles.
Henry Daingerfield to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Settlement of an execution.
Scope and Contents William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends an account.
Scope and Contents John Quarles, Fluvanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.
Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Has been sick; asks Samuel Overton to find an overseer for him.
Scope and Contents William Poindexter, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Greensprings. Sends papers.
Scope and Contents William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Greensprings, Louisa. Pistols are ready; hopes Samuel Overton's health is better.
Scope and Contents William Lawrence, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Sweet Springs. Several letters have arrived for him.
Scope and Contents Dela Badger to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to take a draught and send the money.
Affadavit of George Maury.
Richard Morries to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to get money from Mr. Mercer; likes Mercer's politics.
Scope and Contents John Waller, Pottiesville, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Wanted to settle his account.
William Morries, Sr., to Samuel Overton. Wants his money from the estate of Samuel Ragland.
Samuel Overton, Staunton, VA, to Chapman Johnson, Staunton. Discusses settlement of several legal cases.
William M. Thompson, Fairfax, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses settlement of debts.
Scope and Contents Waller Overton, Mercer County, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Will present a bill for payment; has a patent for 600 acres in Kentucky; Brother Jack is unwell.
William M. Thompson, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses settlement of an execution.
Thomas Overton, Raleigh, NC, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Wife is unwell; Brother John is unwell.
Scope and Contents Thomas Overton to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Waller is arriving with Major Burk; has no money to send; will move to TN or the Natchez.
Miscellaneous. Mainly dealing with bonds, court cases, powder, flints, lard, subscription to Va. Gazette, Argus, tobacco, flannel shirts, letterbook, wafers, quilts, ink, lettercase, files, wine, bear skins, and beaver skins. 107 items.
Edward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Circular letter on revenue collection.
Thomas Minor, Jr., Spotsylvania, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County. Has a warrant for 1000 acres of land -- asks for information on the land.
Scope and Contents John Mercer, George Town, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Will be abroad for 12 months for health reasons; directs Samuel Overton to send his account to Hugh Mercer for payment.
Phillip B. Johnson submits dispute in settlement of accounts to be decided.
Scope and Contents John M. Herndon, Hanover, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of estate of William Minor.
Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Has recovered from his illness; will visit Virginia and will visit Father and Mother; asks Samuel Overton to meet him at the Springs.
Scope and Contents Chesley Kinney, Staunton, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Case of Maury v. Dowall has been continued; would like to have any fees due him; would like to buy a female house servant.
T. Colman, Penax, TN, to John Overton, Louisa Court House. Has not succeeded in finding bank bills; reports results of the election.
Scope and Contents Dudly Ragland, Powhatan, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to settle the balance due on estate of Samuel Ragland.
John Overton, Lexington, KY, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Will pay $350 for the Negro.
Power of Attorney -- William Smith to Samuel Overton, Jr.
John Overton, Knoxville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Will travel to Raleigh, NC, on public business; asks if bank bill has arrived.
Edward Carrington certifies that Samuel Overton, Jr., has settled his accounts as Collector of Internal Revenue.
Richard Morries to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks for statement of accounts; wants a clear assignment of Mercer's bond.
Plan for recording deeds.
Miscellaneous. Mainly legal/court cases material. Accounts dealing with hogshead tobacco, snuff, mare, horses, callico, Irish linen, Hunning, powder, wine, brandy, and shields. 73 items.
Scope and Contents Philip B. Johnson, Spotsylvania, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Cannot execute the deed today -- will do it later.
D. Yancy opinion on will of Matthew Peatross.
Robert Dabney, Louisa, to Martin Baker. Samuel Overton will settle Martin Baker's claims against Robert Dabney.
Scope and Contents Francis Meriwether, Cambridge, SC, to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Is a legatee of S. Ragland and wants to apply for money due him.
Scope and Contents Bear ? Gordon, Abbeville County, South Carolina, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House, VA. Has spoken to Mr. Bickley and he will make the titles.
Scope and Contents Samuel Overton, Yanceyville, to Anne Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Encloses an account of her balance; has given an order for it on his Father; expects to leave soon.
D. Yancey's opinion on will of Isaac Clarke.
Answer of William Clarke to a bill exhibited by Peatross. William Clarke's case on the will of Matthew Peatross.
Miscellaneous. Mainly legal-type documents, etc. Also deals with plated bridle, horses, celery seed, apple seeds, cambrick, and slavery. 18 items.
Power of Attorney -- David Homes to David Yancey.
Banks v. Wale decision in Louisa Court.
Miscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 11 items.
D. Yancey's opinion on will of Thomas Yerby.
Poll list for election Garrett v. Watson v. Daniel v. Murray.
Order to seize 13 pounds, 1/2 from the goods and chattels of William Smith.
Miscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 17 items.
Miscellaneous. Mainly legal accounts. 27 items.
Account of Mr. Hart.
Ann Overton, Louisa, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover. Judy Hart married; family news.
Eliza P. Spencer to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.
Elizabeth A. Minor, Mount Airy, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.
Louisa Anderson to Elizabeth Claybrooke. Sends a ball of cotton; Mrs. Peter Cosby died.
To Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover, Invitation to a barbeque.
Will of Malcolm Hart, Louisa County.
Will of James Overton.
Bolina Dickinson, Rock-Hill, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover. Family news.
Scope and Contents Ann Coleman, Nelson, to "Sister" Sarah Overton Claybrooke. Laments Father's James Overton death; her family has been sick all winter.
Mary Dickenson, Belle Isle, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County, VA. Gossip and family news.
Scope and Contents Fitzroy ? Brookfield, to Liz Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Hanover, County, VA. Has been unable to get her necklace; wishes she/he? could be with her.
Scope and Contents Mary Claybrooke, Washington , to Sarah Claybrook, VA. Has had bad headaches; husband and children are well.
Mary Dickenson, Belle Isle, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County. Famiy news and gossip; her child Ann Overton has learned to talk but is not yet weaned so "she begs often to suck."
Hawes Coleman to John Claybrook. Family news.
Scope and Contents ? to Yancey ?. Recommends newspapers, and discusses the upcoming elections, John Adams, General John Marshall, politics, and the recipient's upcoming examination.
Elizabeth Trevilian Anders, Brookville, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Arrived last Sunday; family news.
John Overton, Travellers Rest near Nashville, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Hanover County, VA. Has been ill; consoles her on the loss of her sister to marriage; reflections on his growing old and on women and marriage.
Scope and Contents ?, La Grange, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia. Neighborhood news; invitation to visit.
Elizabeth L. Stirman, Washington City, to Elizabeth Claybrooke?. Married James H. Stirman on March 23; family news.
Copy of will of Robert Honeyman. Handwritten copy. Copy of Richmond Enquirer's notice of Robert Honeyman's death.
Account of John Claybrook with Josheph Carter.
Deed of Sale: Robert Smith to John C. Boxley for horses and cows.
Land grant: Virginia to Samuel Harris. King and Queen County.
Ann Coleman to Miss Elizabeth? Claybrooke, Brook Ville, Louisa County, VA. Cousin Harry's house burned; will not visit until next year; Kitty has had another child; neighborhood news.
Testimonials as to stud horse Napoleon.
Thomas W. Claybrooke, Jr., Brookville, to "Cosin." Little wheat made in this country; Thomas Jefferson has died; family is well.
Miscellaneous. 3 items.
Copy of a deed from Gibbs to Napier in Haywood County and Dyer County.
Receipt.
Report card from school of M. Hart.
William Rutherford to John Claybrooke, Louisa County. Quotes wheat prices.
Bill of Sale.
Bill of Sale.
Jane Claybrooke? and Sarah Brookeville, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherrysville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice on how to treat a sick Negro; neighborhood news.
Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. "Lanefield," Haywood County, TN. Urges his brother to come to Virginia to settle estate. Has hired out Negroes and lost them. Has spent two to three hundred dollars for Guano.
Thomas W. Thomas Claybrooke, Roanoke River, VA, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County. Describes his journey and his traveling companion, Mr. Buckner.
James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Nashville, Tennessee. Also: Jane to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Has been unwell; horse is sick too; warns him not to trust strangers; warns him not to work too hard the first year. From Jane: Had a protracted meeting, but only one preacher came; new meeting house to be built.
John S. Claybrooke, Oak Cottage, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Sparta, White County, Tennessee. Sorry the slave has run away; has been making preparations for him; wants him to come as soon as he reaches Judge Overton's.
John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Davidson County, Tennessee. His horse has been wounded; sends 5 plows; hopes to meet him as soon as he gets a horse; encloses papers (2 items).
Miscellaneous. 4 items, notes and accounts.
John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Largely concerned with advice and directions for running a farm. 16 items.
John S. Claybrooke to Richard Jones. Directions for proving the boundaries of John S. Claybrooke's land in court. Incomplete letter describing the countryside.
Legal document involving the payment of bonds from the estate of Malcolm Hart. Signed by James Hart, Commissioner.
Sisters of Thomas W. Claybrooke - Elizabeth, Jane, Sarah -, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news and gossip. 3 items.
Martha C. Noell, Humanity Hall, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brook Ville, Louisa. James Claybrooke? stayed last night -- wishes she could see other members of the family.
John W. Overton, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Virginia. News of death of Judge John Overton; Cousin Thomas is Postmaster at Brooklia.
Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Crops were poor; has been cholera in Richmond; family news; wants to establish a Post office in Brooklia.
Scope and Contents Stapleton Coates, Lifton, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Attended a camp meeting and saw several of Thomas' relatives; his medical practice is "tolerable" and has not lost a patient; graduated from medical school in Baltimore; neighborhood news; had an earthquake.
James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Sends peach seed; needs rain and crops are poor.
Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John S. Claybrooke, Williamson County, Tenn. Horse is well; reports on farm's progress.
Miscellaneous. 10 items.
James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Harrisburg, Haywood County, Tennessee. Will trust him in the land question.
Jane and Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news and gossip. 7 items.
Stapleton Coates, Goochland, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has met Andrew Hart who suffered a mental breakdown -- will never be well; saw Thomas W. Claybrooke's brother John; support for Jackson has not declined.
Loan agreement between Claybrooke Brothers and their Father, and agreement between the Brothers on dividing profits and losses from Haywood County farm.
John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Instructions and advice for running the farm. 5 items.
John W. Overton, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. 2 items. Asks about local news, proposes a visit to the springs, comments that not interested in a certain young woman.
James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, Tennessee. Problems with the land in Haywood.
James O. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John S. Claybrooke, Williamson County, Tenn. Answers J.S.C.'s complaints about farm management; cotton is doing well.
Miscellaneous. 7 items.
John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice and instructions on running the farm. 7 items.
Sarah, Jane, and Elizabeth Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 3 items.
Scope and Contents George B. Nuckall ?, Hall County, Georgia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Cherryville, Haywood County, West Tennessee. Has seen good land.
John S. Claybrooke, Hardeman X Roads (Tenn.) to George B. Nicholas, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Instructions on purchase of goods.
Scope and Contents Henry Harris, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Harrisburg P.O., Haywood County, Tennessee. Has bought a plantation; news of Claybrooke family.
Miscellaneous. 10 items.
John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Advice and instructions on running the farm. 10 items.
Scope and Contents John S. Claybrook to Thomas Claybrooke & Neighbours . Is a candidate for re-election -- asks for support.
Daniel Cherry, Cherryville, to Thomas W. Claybrook. Discusses a sick steer and an ox hide. 2 items.
Jane and Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 4 items.
Scope and Contents Jane R. Riordan to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookeville, Louisa County, Virginia. Is learning to be a milliner.
Miscellaneous. 8 items.
John S. Claybrooke to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. Crop has been good; his son is well.
Jane R. Claybrooke and others, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family and neighborhood news. 3 items.
John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has had an accident. Cotton crop has been bad; hopes to visit.
Will of Edward Waller.
Miscellaneous. 12 items.
John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, Virginia. News of his farm; has named his son Frederick; enjoys reading the "Lady's Book." 4 items.
Elizabeth P., Jane, Sarah, and James Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; opening of the railroad. 4 items.
Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to James O. Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Advice on horses.
Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Has seen the railroad; has sent his cotton to Orleans; price of cotton is low.
John S. Claybrooke, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Reports on his farming; family news. 5 items.
Miscellaneous. 22 items.
John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest Tenn? to Jane R. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. His son is sick; Thomas has been in MIssissippi; asks James to visit.
James O. Claybrooke, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farming and selling of cotton news; expects t ogo to Haywood to conduct business; "has raised the wall of one of the best barns."
James O. Claybrooke, Lexington, KY, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Visited Uncle Thomas; family news.
Scope and Contents James M. Hart? to Jane Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia. Has been to town to have his "tooth pluged"; describes the fashions; family news.
John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Crops are doing well; discusses payment of a debt.
MIscellaneous. 11 items.
John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Discusses farming, settlement of a debt; attended a whig meeting in Nashville with 35,000 people; gives advice on marriage. 4 items.
Scope and Contents ? to Jane R. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia. Was playing a joke on her; John has returned from the seminary; Lewis will be returning from Texas; family news.
Janet Collins to Mary A. Hart, Claybrooke. Henry broke his ankle; invites her to visit; will send the flower roots.
Scope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke appoints a woman to conclude a "Treaty of Marriage" for him.
Jane and Sarah Claybrooke, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; Father (John Claybrooke) voted for Van Buren.
Eliza Collins to Jane Claybrooke, Louisa. Family has been sick; family news.
Miscellaneous. 1 item.
Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, to John Claybrooke, Pottiesville, Louisa County, VA. Advises his nephew to study languages; is thinking about marrying; Patsy is not well; messages from the Negroes.
John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farms news; family news; direction for collecting a sum of money. 5 items.
John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to james O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Has returned from Mississippi; visisted Thomas who has gotten very fat.
Jane Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Planting is going slowly; relations have been visiting.
Will of Edward Waller of Gloucester County, VA.
Miscellaneous. 7 items.
Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Mary A. Hart, and Sally O. Hart, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.
John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Two of his children died; directions for court proceedings. 2 items.
P. Stith, Franklin, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Farm news; advice on health.
John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to "my dear niece," Sarah O. Hart, and "nephew," James M. Hart, Frederick's Hall, Louisa County, Virginia. Farm and family news. First in a series of letters giving avuncular advice on individual's civil and religious duties to society.
A.P. Maury, near Franklin, Tenn?, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Discusses settlement of a deed.
James O. Claybrooke, Louisa to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Sends Bluegrass seeds; farm seeds; Uncle Thomas Claybrooke has died.
Miscellaneous. 1 item.
Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.
James Malcolm Hart, "At Mrs. Dabney's," to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is being taught by Robert Dabney; is learning Latin and Greek.
John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Had an earthquake; instructions on Mississippi land and a lawsuit; comments on a murder case; farm news. 6 items.
Scope and Contents John M. F. Harris, Keel Boat, Hawk ?, to Mr. ? Claybrooke, Tennessee. Offers to ship cotton for him, giving details of arrival time and place.
John O. Banks, Greenvank, to James Claybrooke, Louisa. Describes a trip with old Mr. Grinnell across a river.
Miscellaneous. 2 items.
Broadside on a Louisa election.
Account of Thomas W. Claybrooke.
Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.
Miscellaneous. 2 items.
Scope and Contents Henry M. Truehart to James Malcolm Hart, Frederick Hall, Louisa, Virginia. Went to Richmond; is going to Texas.
Scope and Contents Anna Banks, Green Bank, to Sally Overton Hart, Frederickshall Depot, Louisa. "As great day for the Decocracy"; family news.
James Malcolm Hart to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. His sister, Sally Overton Hart, died, visited Richmond.
Scope and Contents John M. Sheppard, Jr., Richmond, to John Claybrooke, Frederick Hall Depot, Louisa County, Virginia. Sends his accounts; describes sale of tobacco.
John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is planning on getting into the fishery business; bought some land; death of niece, Sally O. Hart.
Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.
Miscellaneous. 4 items.
Dick & Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Correspondence on sale of goods. 2 items.
Scope and Contents J. W. Claybrooke, Brookville, Mo . to "Cousin" Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Went up the Mississippi; is thinking to moving to Texas.
John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has traveled to Memphis and will visit Virginia; complaint about buying a horse for Thomas W. Claybrooke; describes his trip from Virginia; his horse was stolen; wants to meet him in Memphis; brought two portraits of their Father, John Claybrooke. 2 items.
John S. Claybrooke, Washington, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Arrived in Washington; visited his Congressman and his Whig friends from Tennessee who were trying to persuade Senator Jarnagin to vote against tariff appeal; is looking for a saddle for James O. Claybrooke.
Dick & Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Broadside on sale of crops.
Harper, Union Town, Alabama, to James T. Boyd, Little Plymouth, King & Queen County, Virginia. Would like to visit Virginia; Brother went to the war and is in Mexico; family news; is a Methodist.
Miscellaneous. 12 items.
Winfree & Sheppard, Richmond, to James Claybrooke, Frederick Hall, VA. Discusses tobacco sales.
John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Is visiting Memphis and will go to New Orleans; wants to sell a horse. 2 items.
Dick & Hill, New Orleans, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Received his letter; cotton prices are going up; printed price list for New Orleans; and look at a broadside.
Stapleton Coates, French Hill, to James M. Hart, Frederickshall Depot, Louisa County, VA. Asks him to go on a trip to Tennessee.
Court decision in the case of james N. Klyer vs. Thomas W. Claybrook.
Scope and Contents R.R. Pierce, Cloverport, KY, to ?. Describes his trip from Kentucky to Virginia and back to Kentucky.
Miscellaneous. 15 items.
Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookeville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.
John S. Claybrooke, Clover Forest, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Has had rheumatism; saw Brother Thomas; family news; railroad is being built nearby; describes his house.
Scope and Contents Report card for James M. Hart at University of Virginia, sent to Mary A. Hart, Fredericks Hall, Louisa, Virginia.
John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Will visit; has rheumatism; wants to build a road; a Negro ran away. 2 items.
Elizabeth P. Claybrooke and Mary A. Hart, Brookeville, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke?. Family news.
Miscellaneous. 11 items.
Scope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, VA, to James O. Claybrooke?. Reports the death of Grandfather and cousin Harris ?.
John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Father has died; advice on farming; discusses Father's will. 4 items.
James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Questions about Father's will. 2 items.
Miscellaneous. 13 items.
Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Last Aunt Nelson died; local news; Robert Hart has gone to California to seek gold.
Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Would like to talk to him to solve their difficulties on the Haywood Farm.
Scope and Contents James M. Hart to James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, Virginia. Would like to hire a man.
Fanny Noel to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Has sent flowers; local news.
Advertisement for James M. Hart's school. 2 copies.
Miscellaneous. 17 items.
Fanny Noel to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Freder+AG1278ickshall. James Claybrooke visited; other local news.
John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Discusses land sales; has arranged to have a deed drawn up; statement of accounts. 3 items.
Miscellaneous. 21 items.
John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Division of slaves between the two.
Deed: Francis B. Fogg to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee.
E., Walnut Grove, to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Frederickshall P.O., Louisa County, VA. Family has been made sick.
James Overton Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news.
Miscellaneous. 12 items.
James O. Claybrooke and Elizabeth P. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news; Nancy Coleman legacy. 2 items.
James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to John S. Claybrooke. Settlement of Father, John Claybrooke's estate.
John S. Claybrooke, Triune, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Asks him to sign a document; will not object to the settlement of the Haywood County land; regrets Tom ever came to Tennessee.
Scope and Contents Deed: William B. Porter and Mary Porter, Louisa County, Virginia to James M. Hart. 2 copies.
Deed: James M. Hart, Louisa County, to James M. Vest and Benjamin Henson. 2 copies.
Miscellaneous. 12 items.
James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends a deed.
John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Brooklia, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has copies of the deeds; directs him to buy land. 2 items.
Scope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke, Walnut Hill, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Received the deeds; has been unwell.
Land plat. Land of James M. Hart, Louisa County.
Miscellaneous. 26 items.
Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Family news.
Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Washington City, to "Son" Frederick or Samuel. Is going on to New York; wants family to go with him to his home; wants to be relieved of his office as President of the Railroad. Frederick Claybrooke to "Uncle". Has been sick.
Scope and Contents James M. Hart, White Plains, to "Uncle" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Describes his trip home and to Tennessee.
Scope and Contents James Malcolm Hart, Prospect Hill, to "Uncle," Thomas W. Claybrooke. Arrived at Brookville; some cattle were killed by the railroad train; a revival is in progress; crops are good.
Miscellaneous. 40 items.
Scope and Contents Thomas W. Claybrooke, Walnut Hill, to James O. Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia. Needs money; needs Brazil tobacco seed; thinks John has swindled him. 2 items.
Scope and Contents Corday P. Revelle, Lanefield, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke . Requests support in the election for County Court Clerk.
Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Brookville, to "Uncle," Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends money from Uncle James O. Claybrooke.
Accounts of James M. Hart with Harris & Gibson, Richmond, VA. 5 items.
James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Acknowledges his letter to James M. Hart; will send money if needed; farm news.
James M. Hart, Brownville, Tennessee, to Mary A. Hart, Fredericks Hall, Louisa County, VA. Is going to visit Uncle Thomas; is well; great excitement over politics.
Accounts of James M. Hard with C.G. Trevilian.
Miscellaneous. 40 items.
Harris & Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart. Accounts. 2 items.
Scope and Contents R.Y. Longley, Brownsville, Tennessee, to ?. Describes his mercantile business.
John Hart, Chiville, to James Hart. Party invitations.
John M. Hart appointed Surveyor of the road.
Scope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke, Brookville, to "Brother," Thomas W. Claybrooke. Uncle William Overton, son of James Overton and Mary Walker.
James M. Hart, Brookville, to "Uncle." Sends grass seed; farming news; went to a Baptist Association.
Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Suggestions for a settlement between Thomas and John.
Miscellaneous. 39 items.
Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Brookeville, to "Uncle" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends tobacco seed; crops are good. James O. Claybrooke to T.W.C. Bought guano, therefore is short of money.
Harris & Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart, Trevillians Depot, VA. Accounts. 5 items.
Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa to "Brother". Sends money.
Scope and Contents Frederick Claybrooke, to "Uncle" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news; has had Typhoid fever.
Miscellaneous. 54 items.
John S. Claybrooke to Thomas Claybrooke. Advice on settling land boundaries; saw Harrison & West. 2 items.
John A. Campbell, Abington, to James Hart. Inquiry on payment of money to Chesley Ashlin.
Harris & Gibson, Richmond, to James M. Hart. Accounts. 2 items.
Thomas S. Watson to James M. Hart.
Scope and Contents Deed: Thaddeus Dickinson, Louisa County, Virginia to James M. Hart. 3 copies.
Land Survey by Jno. R. Quarles.
Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Hartland, to "Mother" Mary Ann Claybrooke Hart. Is well; has been digging potatoes; local news.
Frederick Claybrooke to "Uncle." Father is better; Negroes are sick; asks him to pay taxes in Haywood County.
Miscellaneous. 38 items.
John S. Claybrooke to Thomas Claybrooke. Discusses land sales; cotton; William Allison sick; expects war in South Carolina. 4 items.
Scope and Contents Frederick Claybrooke, Triune, Tennessee, to "Uncle" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Is keeping a store; family news. 2 items.
Scope and Contents ? to "Sister." Family news.
Miscellaneous. 55 items.
Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke to "Brother" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Warns him of a lawsuit filed against him; is a candidate for the Convention, but is not in favor of a Convention.
Scope and Contents F. Claybrooke, Nashville, Tennessee, to his uncle. Description of "Union" and "anti-Union" sentiments in the area, involving the governor calling the legislature to session to vote on secession; Father was elected as the "Union delegate to the convention"; has heard from Virginia relatives who are well.
Scope and Contents Fannie ? to "Friends" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Mary Ann Hart, Sallie Claybrooke. Has been sick; thinks John S. Claybrooke is "a thorough Unionman"; her father "would hold on to the Union as long as possible"; sends flower seeds.
Rental contract: Thaddeus Dickenson to James M. Hart.
Case of Robert McNully vs. E. H. Napier.
Miscellaneous. 40 items.
Confederate States of America Bond $500.
Confederate States of America Bond $100.
Miscellaneous. 10 items.
Confederate Sates of America Bond $500.
Louis Sleeper, "Camp near Richmond," VA, to J. O. Claybrooke, location not given. Has recovered from pneumonia and dropsy; details of war movements around Richmond; relates news he has heard involving R. E. Lee, Pickett, and Joseph E. Johnston; feels the war will soon be over; tells of the Confederate Vice-President, Stephens, traveling to Washington to discuss the vandalizing being done by Union troops; respects to family members.
Miscellaneous. 9 items.
Pass for the slave William to travel in Tennessee.
Thomas F. Conyers to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends Confederate money to settle his debt.
Dr. J.B. Powell bill for services.
Miscellaneous. 6 items.
Miscellaneous. 10 items.
Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Brownsville, to "Brother" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Discusses land, and boundary questions.
Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Louisa, to "Brother" Thomas W. Claybrooke. In the last four years has been visited 3 times by Northern raiders and his house was General Merrit's headquarters; took the food but did not burn the house; J. Hart's neighborhood escaped; asks him to come live in Virginia; has no labor.
M.F. de Graffenried, Z. Chainy's, Tennessee? to Thomas Claybrooke. Would have paid his notes, but the Yankees began arresting people and he had to leave.
Case of Robert C. Tyler vs. Thomas W. Claybrooke.
Mosby & Dorion, Memphis, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Bell's Station, Tennessee. Have sent goods; lists reasons for low price of cotton.
Miscellaneous. 24 items.
Summons in case of Foster vs. Claybrooke.
Scope and Contents P.M. Neal to Thomas S. ? Claybrooke. Asks him to warn the colored people on the place not to visit John Claybrooke's place.
Scope and Contents James O. Claybrooke, Brookville, to ?. Has only gotten one letter from him since the war; is doing much farm work himself; is selling pieces of land; James Hart's wife had twins; James Hart needs to borrow money to buy land.
T. Stich, Memphis, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee. Has received a letter from Steve who wants to come back from Texas to collect his children and gives a list of the children and their former masters.
Miscellaneous. 22 items.
Thomas E. Noel to James M. Hart. Report on farming and problems with workers; reports on a lawsuit; Allison will not stay another year. 2 items.
Samuel P. Claybrooke, Triune, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. DeGraffenreid has destroyed Thomas W. Claybrooke's notes; people are expecting new troubles and finances are uncertain.
Scope and Contents James M. Hart to "Uncle" Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends a circular on his lands for sale.
John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Is losing money by people declaring bankruptcy; Frederick was generous in helping suppy his regiment; discusses James Hart's financial problems; sends James Hart's note for $2500; radical Republicans will destroy the Constitution and the country if they remain in power. 4 items.
Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to "Nephew" James M. Hart. Thomas has sent a draft for $2500; directions for use of the money.
Thomas W. Claybrooke, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart. Is glad he could help with money; offers to help in the future.
Lucy T. Byars, Covington, VA, to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Family news; tells what happened to her and family during the war years and since the war.
W.R. Cornelius & Co. to James M. Hart. Bill for funeral of Thomas W. Claybrooke.
R.J. Allison, Lanefield, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart, Fredericks Hall, VA. Reports on farming. 2 items.
James O. Claybrooke to James M. Hart. Will pay the express bill.
James O. Claybrooke to John. S. Claybrooke. Wrote about J. M. Hart's pecuniary difficulties without his knowledge -- would take him in if he became bankrupt; has lost money every year since the war.
Miscellaneous. 38 items.
R.J. Allison, Haywood County, Tennessee, to James M. Hart. Reports on farming. 7 items.
John S. Claybrooke, Triune, to James M. Hart. Discusses Court case; has been despondent about the future since Grant's election.
Thomas E. Noel, Belleville, Tennessee, to James Hart. Advice on lawsuit; reports on farming. 4 items.
Scope and Contents Mar F. Noel, Belleville, Tennessee, to James Hart, Louisa County, Virginia?. Asks if he will come to Tennessee and if he will bring 3 "colored" women with him; Mr. Noel is sick; news of the Claybrooke vs. Foster suit. 2 items.
Miscellaneous. 8 items.
S.W. Batey, Johnsons Grove, to James M. Hart. Has taken over the Haywood County farm; reports on farming; lists farm equipment. 2 items.
Thomas E. Noel to James M. Hart. Reports on farming; reports on lawsuit; Ku Klux Klan visited the farm. 4 items.
Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune, Williamson County, Tennessee, to "Nephew" James M. Hart. Railroad will go through his land; describes conditions for subscription to the railroad. 1870 April 29 -- Letter from the railroad President enclosed.
Miscellaneous. 2 items.
James O. Claybrooke to James M. Hart. Has been sick; Uncle Collins has died; asks for some papers.
Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, Triune P.O., Williamson County, Tennessee, to "Nephew" James M. Hart. Gives legal advice on role of Executor.
Land plat.
Miscellaneous. 3 items.
Miscellaneous. 2 items.
Scope and Contents Eliza Claybrooke, Brookland, to "Father" John S. Claybrooke. Sorry Uncle Jim James O. Claybrooke is unwell; has stopped eating vegetables because of the cholera; family news.
Miscellaneous. 12 items.
Roland, Francis & Co., Reading, PA, to James M. Hart. Information on water wheels.
Southern Mutual Fire Insurance Co. information. 7 items.
Miscellaneous. 15 items.
Miscellaneous. 2 items.
Scope and Contents W.T. Sanders, Louisa County, Virginia, to James M. Hart. Offers him a survey job.
Miscellaneous.
Advertisement for court ordered sale of Claybrooke lands in Tennessee
Scope and Contents Frank ?, Baltimore, MD, to "Cousin" Mollie. Has extracted two teeth; has gotten some of his instruments; are many Virginia students there; goes to 4 or 5 lectures a day.
S.B. Farrar, Salisbury, to "Nephew." Sorry he is sick; asks about selling land to pay debts.
Account.
Jonathan S. Hauda, Richmond, to Stephen Farrar Hart, Apple Grove. Sends note for $10.
Account -- R.C. Hart.
Scope and Contents F.W. Sims, Louisa, Virginia, to Stephen F. Hall, Apple Grove, VA. Discusses land sales.
Scope and Contents Mildred ? to James Malcolm Hart Harris?. Has heard some war news about the draft; wants to meet Francis.
James Malcolm, Hart Harris?, Camp Humphrey, VA, to Malcolm Harris. Has been sick and other men have died; letters have not been getting through.
Sallie Hart Harris, Culpeper, VA, to James Malcolm - Hart Harris?. Provides Hart family genealogical information.
Anna M. Halsey, Omaha, Nebraska, to Frank Bland. Inquiries about Waller Family genealogy.
Subpoena for Dr. Malcolm Hart Harris.
Scope and Contents Barbara ?, place unknown, to Malcolm H. Harris, West Point, Virginia. Sends genealogical information on Kean and Minor families.
Miscellaneous. 8 items.
Information on Dr. Robert Honeyman. 20 items.
Scope and Contents Newspaper clipping on slaves of "Prospect Hill", Louisa County, VA.
Lucy T. Byars to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Family news. 4 items.
Scope and Contents Elizabeth Claybrooke to "Aunt" Mary Ann Hart. Mother Sally Overton Claybrooke is sick.
Scope and Contents Elizabeth P. Claybrooke to "Sister". Brother has been sick; hopes James has gotten a furlough; soldiers are still sick at Dr. Pendletons.
John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Wants to see him; gives directions on route to travel.
John S. Claybrooke to Thomas W. Claybrooke. Sends 15 yards of cloth to make clothes.
Scope and Contents John S. Claybrooke, to "Brother" Thomas Claybrooke. Asks him to send a deed to Brownsville.
Scope and Contents Sally Claybrooke to "Brother". Does not know of any ladies that would suit him.
Sarah Claybrooke to Daughter Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Family news. 3 items.
Scope and Contents Ann Claybrooke Coleman to "niece" Mary Ann Hart, Louisa County, Virginia. Glad she survived the birth of her daughter Sally Overton Hart; hopes her health improves; had a dream about the baby; sends a coat for the baby.
Fanny Noel? Harris? to Elizabeth Claybrooke, Frederickshall, Louisa. Mrs. Timberlake died.
Scope and Contents Laura Garland to "Cousin" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville. Aunt Martha gave birth to a stillborn child; asks for some food.
Scope and Contents Order by Archelaus ? Harris to pay the debt owed to Waller Overton and Co. when the judgement against John Can ? has been collected. Signed by Fannie Fords, William Henderson, and Colonel George Nicholas.
Scope and Contents J.T. Harris to "Girls". Farewell speech to pupils.
Scope and Contents "Uncle" Frank B. Hart, Crozer, PA, to Malcolm H. Harris. Asks about his life at school; describes his surroundings; tells him to do well in college.
Scope and Contents James M. Hart, Frederickshall, Louisa County, Virginia, to ?. Asks for a discount on books because he is a teacher; is planning to attend the University of Virginia; earned about $120 last year.
Scope and Contents James M. Hart ?. Lecture on Sunday schools.
Lucy T. Minor, Hybla, to Elizabeth P. Claybrooke. Describes a party at North Anna; carriage tipped over.
Scope and Contents Fanny Noel Harris ? to Elizabeth Claybrooke. 3 items.
Scope and Contents Anne Overton to "Sister" Sarah Claybrooke, Hanover, VA. Family and neighborhood news.
Scope and Contents Thomas Overton, Fayetville, to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Should set up an account for Murell; wants him to learn to keep accounts; pay for Son Waller's schooling.
Scope and Contents L.C. Smith to "Cousin" Elizabeth Claybrooke, Brookeville. Martha is still not well and is depressed over the loss of her child. 2 items.
Miscellaneous Claybrooke, Ragland, & unidentified correspondence. 13 items.
Miscellaneous advertising broadsides. 24 items.
Diary. Fragments, bad shape.
Land surveys and calculations including plat of land of William and Samuel Ragland. 23 items. Plat in Medium Oversize
Judge Roan's opinion in the case of Tabb v. Baird in the Court of Appeals. Case of Hylton v. Puryear's Exr. Case of Chiles v. Thomason, Louisa County. Legal brief.
Poetry and school exercises including Music and Mathematics. 32 items.
Scope and Contents List of timbers for a house to be built at Hartland for J.H. Heart .
Home remedies for illness. 8 items.
Scope and Contents Mile distances to various places between Brookville, Louisa County, Virginia, and Nashville, Tennessee.
Directions for travel from Nashville to Jackson, Tennessee.
Tax forms, bills, receipts, accounts. 70 items.
Mainly transactions dealing with farming business such as crop prices, land sales, slaves, and farming methods. Also: Invitations (not printed), List of Soldiers who died in the Continental Service, perhaps a claim by relatives to Congress for land for their services. 33 items.
Bills, receipts, accounts. 29 items.
Miscellaneous, mainly bills, receipts, crop records. 58 items.
Fragments, mainly fragments of letters. 52 items.
Miscellaneous: Printed and photographic. 6 items.
Genealogical information of the Claybrooke, Williams, and Green families. 4 items.
Envelopes. 40 items.
Oversize Folder 63 from Box 4 and oversize Folder 24 from Box 14.
Some of the accounts deal with the estate of John Ragland.
Memorandum book including receipts, accounts, baptismal record.
Memorandum book of receipts, including tobacco sales and weights.
Miscellaneous account book including several entries for boarding? horses.
Account book of Samuel Ragland endorsed "Estate of John Ragland Dec'd." See Manuscript Volumes Oversize file.
Scope and Contents Miscellaneous account book to John Ragland, Jr. Labeled as account book "A".
Scope and Contents An account book labeled "D" in the form of a ledger.
Scope and Contents Account book labeled "E", mostly in the form of a ledger.
Account book of John Ragland, mostly in the form of a ledger.
Scope and Contents An Account book in the form of a ledger, labeled "P&D".
Account book of Samuel Ragland.
Memorandum book mainly of receipts and bills.
Account book of Capt. Samuel Ragland, Louisa County.
Account book.
Account book in the form of a ledger.
Scope and Contents An account book including the "sales of the Estate of ? Terrell," and a list of the taxes of James Overton.
Account book of James Overton.
Account book in the form of a ledger, titled "List of Feby Tax 1780," Louisa County, VA?.
Account book of James Overton.
James Overton accounts with Pottie and Dick.
Account book of Samuel Overton, mostly in the form of a ledger.
Account book Thomas Mann.
Fragmented account book.
An account book on the form of a journal labeled "Samuel Overton Journal A."
An account book of Samuel Overton in the form of a journal.
A memorandum book mostly of bills and receipts labeled "Samuel Overton Memorandum Book."
Ledger of an unknown blacksmith? containing accounts with Samuel Ragland.
Accounts of sales of Samuel Ragland's estate by William Cooke.
Accounts of sales at Chamberlain Creeke, Samuel Ragland's Estate, by Samuel Overton, Administrator.
Scope and Contents Account of sales "at Contrary and Chewnings" of Samuel Ragland's estate.
Accounts of sales at Chamberlains Creek of Samuel Ragland's Estate by James Michie?.
Journal of bills and receipts.
Journal of bills and receipts.
"Still Taxes due in Spotsylvania County, VA, for the half year ending the 31st December 1801."
R.Y., Robert Yancey?, and Company. Index to a ledger.
Accounts of Hanover County, VA.
Scope and Contents Travel account of a journey by Thomas W. Claybrook, including the towns of Charlottesville, Waynesboro, Fairfax, Lexington, Pattonsburg, Salem, Christiansburg, Newburn, Abington , Rutledge, Knoxville, Kingston, and Sparta, Tennessee. Also includes memorandum of fruit seeds planted and personal accounts.
Scope and Contents Typescript, somewhat rearranged, of the journey description by Thomas W. Claybrooke with lists of mileage and a copy of a letter 11 October 1832, T.W. Claybrooke, Roanoke River, VA, to "Brother" James O. Claybrooke, Louisa County, Virginia], October 1832, "discussing the trip to date."
Index to a volume (L-W) page numbers runnning to 373.
Ledger (A - F).
Ledger titled "The Louisa Sheriff's."
List of votes cast in a contest among Garland Anderson, William Smith, and Mile Selden, probably for the Virginia Senate seat for Goochland, Henrico, and Louisa counties, VA.
Notebook containing French language rules, an essay on raising children, and mathematics rules. Partially in French.
Book containing list of still owners, including still description.