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• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id123868
  Philip Barraud, Rathbone Place, London, England, to Daniel Barraud, Smithfield, Virginia
  3 pages.
  1779 August 30
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents

  Mentions his brother, Daniel Barraud's eldest son, Philip; sorry to hear he lost all when driven from Norfolk; death of Philip Barraud's mother; mention of Mr. Hansford; comments on the "plate" mother left Daniel.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id123869
  [?], Hudsons River Near New Windsor, N.Y. to Philip Barraud
  4 pages.
  1782 April 10
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents

  Conditions in the army, including mention of "the Baron [von Steuben"?], Generals Heath and McDaugall, and Aduef; asks about Barraud's family.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id123870
  Medical Bill of Copeland Parker due Philip Barraud, listing visits made and medicines prescribed
  1 page.
  1800 June-November
  Scope and Contents

  Endorsed, "Received payment for P. Barraud. G.W. Maupin."

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id123871
  St. George Tucker to Philip Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia
  2 pages.
  1802 December 14
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents

  Will not be able to come for a visit due to his and his wife's poor health; also "Fan" will be visiting soon; mention of "Poll"; Henry arrived and is helping prepare his [SGT] book [Blackstone's Commentaries] for publication; [Nathaniel] Beverley [Tucker] will winter at "Bizarre" with is sister; best wishes for upcoming marriage of [Ann Hansford Barraud and John Hartwell Cockel]; hopes to meet soon, possibly at Swann's Point.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id123872
  John Barraud' to "Mr. President, the Right Reverend James Madison", William and Mary College, Williamsburg, Virginia
  4 pages.
  1806
  Scope and Contents

  School composition on Cato.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id123873
  M.W. Allen' to her daughter, Miss Honoria O'Grady, Norfolk, Virginia
  1 page.
  1807 August 21
  Scope and Contents

  Encourages her to write neat letters, "clear of blots because it looks very ugly;" promises to send a present for every "handsome letter sent;" upset that Grandpapa will not let Grandmama whip her as she has heard that she [HO'G] keeps herself dirty and "kicks up her heels in the street;" praises the value of whipping and studies.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id123874
  A poem by St. George Tucker, entitled On Domestic Happiness
  2 pages.
  1809 March 20
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents

  Inscribed to Dr. Philip and Mrs. Barraud, 22 June 1809.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id123875
  A Poem by St. George Tucker, entitled "The Sheep's Head"
  3 pages.
  1810 June 17
  Scope and Contents

  Appended is Philip Barraud's explanation of the story. 1827 January 10

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id123876
  Agreement Between Dr. Philip Barraud and Mr. Parker to Cure Harry [an enslaved person?] of the "Veneral Complaint" for $30.00
  1 page.
  1812 March 26
  Scope and Contents

  An endorsement reads; "The poor fellow died...no cure was made, consequently no pay can be demanded."

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id123877
  Paul P. Barraud, London, England to Dr. Philip Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia
  3 pages.
  1812 August 29
  Scope and Contents

  Talk of British- U.S. relations; also mention of the safe return of Philip's son from Paris, France.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id123878
  John Hamilton, London, England, to Dr. Philip Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia
  3 pages.
  1812 September 14
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents

  Had safe voyage to England; news of Spain, telling of Madrid being occupied by the Marquis of Wellington, and stating that "the seige of Cadiz is raised, and many successes of the British in that country render it likely that that country will soon be evacuated by the French"; also news of Europe, stating that a "reconciliation with America is expected."

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id123879
  Philip Barraud, Hampton, Virginia, to St. George Tucker,
  1 page.
  1814 January 10 [sic] [1815]
  Scope and Contents

  Expresses feelings before battle with the British forces; reminisces about childhood. Endorsed as "1815."

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id123880
  Paul P. Barraud, London, England, to Philip Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia
  3 pages.
  1815 May 12
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses peace between U.S. and Britian; family news.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 1 id123881
  Philip Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia, to St. George Tucker, Warminster, Virginia
  3 pages.
  1815 September 20
  Scope and Contents

  Words of caution about handling a business transaction in which Barraud is also involved; physical condition of both; repairs to home in Norfolk.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id123882
  "Mother", [Anne Blaws (Hansford) Barraud], Norfolk, Virginia, to her son, Dr. John Barraud "at General Cocke's Bremo," Fluvanna County, Virginia
  3 pages.
  1819 September 14
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents

  Family news, including Daniel Cary Barraud's marriage; discusses their health, and the possibility of his returning home after he has recovered; Captain Crane is courting Miss[?] King, although Gabriel [?] doesn't believe that she [Miss King] really cares for him; Captain Wadsworth, Mary Eliza Taylor, and Mr. [?] Randolph believe that Gabriel wishes that it were she whom he was courting; mention of the Constitution "breaking ground" and the upcoming arrival of the Columbus, both of which will provide "reinforcement" for the local girls in the way of entertainment on board; she, however, has not permitted Lelia to go - "this does not prevent their serenading us every night or two [though]"; Beverly Kennon and Miss [?] Skipwith have "parted by mutual consent [and] the families are not up on visiting terms"; expects a visit from William Nivison and his son any day; yearns for fruit since a large storm destroyed their peach trees; mention of Louisa [?], Nancy Moreland and "little Nan."

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id123883
  John Taylor Barraud, "Bremo," Fluvanna County, Virginia to his mother, Mrs. Ann Blaws (Hansford) Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia
  3 pages.
  1820 January 3
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents

  Report of family at "Bremo"; mention of John Hartwell Cocke, and a visit by Wilson Cary; various children interested in studies including Philip, who is "trying French but is rather thick tongued"; tells of an unsuccessful hunting expedition, stating that Otway [Byrd Barraud] is a "poor hand with a gun."

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id123884
  St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, to Dr. Philip Barraud, Norfolk
  1 page.
  1820 January 14
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents

  Glad to hear health has improved; mention of his "poor, sick and afflicted child, Polly" who is confined to her bed, with neither Dr. Alexander Dickie Galt or Dr. Smith able to find a name or remedy for the illness; describes her illness; tells of a visit by Sally Peachy and her sister Nanny.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id123885
  Thomas Jefferson, "Monticello," Virginia to John Hartwell Cocke
  1820 March 14
  Scope and Contents

  Contemporary Cy. Discussion on the education of women.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id123886
  John T. Barraud' to his sister Lelianna Barraud,
  1 page.
  ante 1821
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents

  Sending a bundle of clothes for her "Mammy Jenny"; inquires about her reading.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id123887
  St. George Tucker, Warminster, to Philip Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia
  2 pages.
  1821 July 19
  Scope and Contents

  Discussion of their health, including poem expressing religious feelings; family news.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id123888
  Otway B. Barraud, Norwalk, Virginia, to his sister, Lelianna Barraud, "Bremo," Fluvanna County, Virginia
  3 pages.
  1821 September 4
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents

  Family news; tries to persuade Lelia to remain at "Bremo" because of a "violent disease" prevalent in Norfolk; describes a "large gale" which blew two Richmond steam boats up the Eastern Branch.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id123889
  "The Father," [Daniel Cary Barraud], to "Cousin," Miss Judith C. Applewhaite,
  1 page.
  [1822?]
  Scope and Contents

  Announces the birth of Mira Rosa Barraud; the mother is doing well.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 2 id123890
  [Ann Blaws (Hansford) Barraud], Norfolk, Virginia, to her daughter Lelia A. [(Barraud)] Baker, Suffolk, Virginia
  3 pages.
  1825 December
  Scope and Contents

  Family news; delay of the Tucker family's visit because of the death of Charles Carter; describes how she will fill her time while her husband is away; did not go to "Bremo" because there was only room for 4 people in Mr. Cocke's carriage; heard that Patsy [?] is to marry the Baptist preacher, but doesn't believe it; mention of Louisianna's "affair" and the attention being paid to her by a "certain Presbyterian gentlemen"; has a pot of pickles for her and her "work table," which needs to be repaired.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123891
  Henry Clay, Department of State, Washington, D.C., to George Hay, Judge of the United States for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia
  1 page.
  1826 February 14
  Scope and Contents

  Enclosing the commission of John Pegram as marshall of the United States for the Eastern District of Virginia; requests that he deliver it to him.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123892
  Philip Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia, to St. George Tucker "at Joseph C. Cabell's," Warminster, Virginia
  2 pages.
  1826 July 17
  Scope and Contents

  Mentions Tucker's recent visit; Barraud family affairs; comments on the deaths of Jefferson and Adams.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123893
  St. George Tucker, Warminster, Virginia, to Dr. Philip Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia
  2 pages.
  1826 October 20
  Scope and Contents

  Comments and sympathy of brother-in-law, Robert Taylor; other family news; mention of disease in Norfolk.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123894
  Philip Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia, to Mrs. Lelia A. (Barraud) Baker, Suffolk, Virginia
  2 pages.
  1826 October 24
  Scope and Contents

  Invitation for her family to come for a visit; family news.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123895
  St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, to Dr. Philip Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia
  1 page.
  1827 January 8
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents

  Death of Henry St. George Tucker's daughter, Frances.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123896
  St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, to Dr. Philip Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia
  1827 March 14
  Scope and Contents

  Mention of the fire in Norfolk; quotations from Tucker's brother [Thomas Tudor Tucker]'s letter concerning Barraud.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123897
  St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, to Dr. Philip Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia
  1 page.
  1827 April 16
  Scope and Contents

  Recollection of the time Barraud lived in Williamsburg "now [a] deserted village"; visit of Tucker Coles; other family news; regards from Sally Peachy and others.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123898
  St. George Tucker, Williamsburg, Virginia, to Dr. Philip Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia
  3 pages.
  1827 May 4
  Scope and Contents

  Mention of Frank Willis, Mr. Tunstall's appointment in Washington, D.C., Helen and Tucker Coles, [Thomas Tudor Tucker], and other members of the Tudor family; received the leather from Cary.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123899
  Henry St. George Tucker, Winchester, Virginia, to Dr. Philip Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia
  2 pages.
  1827 June 10
  Scope and Contents

  Thanks him for the letter of sympathy; family news; plans to travel north.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123900
  E.A. Eyre, Christianburg, Virginia, to "cousin," Mrs. Lelia Anna (Barraud) Baker, Norfolk, Virginia
  3 pages.
  1827 August 4
  Scope and Contents

  Family news; went horseback riding; heard that Norfolk has become quite "gay," mentioning a party given by Dr. Selden for Elizabeth Johnston, a "sweet tempered sprightly girl."

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123901
  Thomas Tudor Tucker, Washington, D.C., to Dr. Philip Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia
  1 page.
  1827 December 5
  Scope and Contents

  Acknowledges letter of sympathy upon death of St. George Tucker, his brother.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123902
  Ann Blaws (Hansford) Barraud, "Bremo," Fluvanna County, Virginia, to her husband, Dr. Philip Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia
  4 pages.
  [1827?] December 24
  Scope and Contents

  Family news; mention of John Hartwell Cocke; describes in detail the visit to the "Rock," and a waterfall; social gossip; birth of daughter to Louisianna (Cocke) Faulcon; Nancy [?] is making a flannel waistcoat for herself; asks opinion of the sale of the "Dover Estate" for $1,000, stating that it is a "most elegant place."

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123903
  [Ann Blaws (Hansford) Barraud], Norfolk, Virginia, to her daughter, Lelia [(Barraud) Baker],
  4 pages.
  [1828]
  Scope and Contents

  News of family and friends; mention of the Cocke and Tucker families; election of General Jackson causing a "great bustle," with Doctor Andrews giving a "great Jackson dinner"; lecture on the evils of women who lead men on.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123904
  Nathaniel Beverly Tucker, St. George, Missouri, to Dr. Philip Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia
  3 pages.
  1829 April 24
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses the death of his wife Eliza (Naylor) Tucker, and thanks him for his condolences.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123905
  James Barron, to General Andrew Jackson, President of the United States, Washington, D.C.
  1 page.
  1829 [May]
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents

  Reports that Dr. Barraud was to be removed from his post, and commending Barraud. Including AMsS, letter dated May 14, by Philip Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia, being a statement about his education, and services to the United States by being in charge of several hospitals, including a military hospital, 1776-1779, the Eastern State Hospital; and the Naval Hospital at Norfolk. 2 pages. Also including ADr., by Philip Barraud, stating that his appointment by the Adams Committee was without his consent [an apparent defense against replacement under Jackson's "spoils system". 2 pages.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123906
  "Father" Philip Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia to Mrs. Lelia Anne (Barraud) Baker, Suffolk, Virginia
  3 pages.
  1829 November 20
  Scope and Contents

  Re: family affairs; is building a "handsome portico" at the South door; explains the supplies used, including marble, and the style of architecture as Doric. Including letter by Ann Blaws (Hansford) Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia. 1 page. Also including explanatory note concerning letter. 1 page.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 3 id123907
  Philip Barraud, South Quay, Nansemond County, Virginia, to Otway Byrd Barraud, Petersburg, Virginia
  1830 February 20
  Scope and Contents

  Health is improving, as is Mother's and Lelia's; had some shirts "prepared" for him, and are now being forwarded.Including AL, n.d., from Ann Blaws (Hansford) Barraud, South Quay, Nansemond County, Virginia, giving health and family information. 2 pages.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id123908
  "Grand Daughter," Mira Rosanna Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia, to Mrs. Ann Barraud, South Quay, Virginia
  1832 December 22
  Scope and Contents

  Scope and Contents

  Imagines the baking of mince pies and cheesecakes for Christmas; tells of the installing of a new stove, and her father's concern that it won't hold enough coal to heat a large room; describes a recent fire and other family news.Including ANS, n.d., from Daniel Cary Barraud. 1 page. Also including explanatory note concerning letter. 1 page.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id123909
  J[ohn] Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, To Otway B. Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia
  1 page.
  1834 April 20
  Scope and Contents

  Did not know his father [Dr. Philip Barraud] during the Revolutionary War - only afterwards; nor did he know Dr. Applewhaite as he was "fortunate enough not to be sick during the whole of my service [in the Revolutionary War]."

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id123910
  Littleton W. Tazewell, Council Chamber, Richmond, Virginia, to Richard H. Baker, South Quay, Suffolk, Nansemond County, Virginia
  1 page.
  1834 April 22
  Scope and Contents

  Included commission appointing him judge of the General Court and Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery for the first circuit, filling the vacancy made due to the death of Robert B. Taylor. (Commission not enclosed).

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id123911
  William H. Day, Smithfield, Virginia, to Otway B. Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia
  2 pages.
  1835 July 21
  Scope and Contents

  Concerning the service of Dr. Orr [in the American Revolution?]; tells some Orr family genealogy; and mentions the marriage of Dr. Applewhaite's sister to Dr. Orr.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id123912
  William H. Allmand, U.S. Ship Jamestown, Porto Grando Island, St. Vincents, Cape de Verdes, to "Uncle," John Allmand, Norfolk, Virginia
  4 pages.
  1845 August 27
  Scope and Contents

  Details of the cruise of his ship to the coast [of Africa?], Madeira and the Canaries; prospect of relief in 8 months; tells of his shipmates buying Madeira wine; describes the inhabitants of the Canaries, and their language, which is similar to Latin; tells of a court martial on board the Yorktown.Including N., explaining relationship of William H. Allmand to George P. Blow. 1 page.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id123914
  "Norry" [Honoria Allmand, later Mrs. John Taylor Barraud], Boston, Massachusetts, to "Brother," Albert [Allmand]
  4 pages.
  [1846?] May 31
  Scope and Contents

  Discusses his drinking problem, the family's grief over it, and the prospects that he will be dismissed from the Navy because of it.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id123915
  Grant for 80 acres of bounty lands to Daniel Cary Barraud, Surgeon's Mate, 5th Regt., Virginia Militia, War [of] 1812
  1 page.
  1852 February 6
  Scope and Contents

  Issued by the Dept. of the Interior and signed J.E. Heath, Commissioner. Includes various assignments on verso, 1884, and engravings of Andrew Jackson, and wild horses.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id123916
  Commission of John Taylor Barraud, as Master in the U.S. Navy, signed by Franklin Pierce, President of the United States
  1855 April 18
• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id123917
  Commission of John Taylor Barraud as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy
  2 items.
  1855 September 14
  Scope and Contents

  Signed by Franklin Pierce, President of the United States.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id123918
  Grant of 80 acres of bounty lands to Daniel Cary Barraud, Assistant Surgeon, Col. Mason's Regt., Virginia Militia, War of 1812
  1 pages.
  1856 April 2
  Scope and Contents

  Issued by the Dept. of the Interior and signed by J. Minot, commissioner. Includes various assignments on verso, 1884, and numerous engravings depicting a battle from [the War of 1812?], a farmer, an Indian raid, and portraits of Lieut. General Winfield Scott and Jefferson Davis, Secretary of War.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id123919
  Invitation to Miss Courtney Cordelia Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia, to a soiree at the Ocean House, Norfolk, Virginia
  1 page.
  1857 January 20
• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id123920
  Stock certificates of the Union Car Works, Norfolk County, Virginia, issued to John Taylor Barraud, with engravings showing the Union Car Works factory, various horses and carts, buggies, and wagons, a streetcar and a train
  3 items.
  1857 February 4, 1860 January 25
• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 4 id123921
  Receipt for the will of John Taylor Barraud, deceased, at the Circuit Court of the City of Norfolk
  1 page.
  1860 November 17
  Scope and Contents

  Signed by Jno. Williams.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id123922
  Receipt for loan of $101.00 to M. Barraud
  1 page.
  1883 April 2
• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id123923
  Offer of R. M. Peale, Springfield, Mo., to buy land warrants of the Mexican War, Indian War, War of 1812, or Civil War Homestead filings
  1 page.
  1904 October
• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id123924
  Confederate States of America ten dollar bill
  1864 February 17
• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id123925
  [Ann Blaws (Hansford) Barraud], Norfolk, Virginia, to Mrs. Lelia A. Baker, South Quay
  3 pages.
  [no year] May 9
  Scope and Contents

  Baptism of Mary; mention of Joseph Cabell; family news; details about clothes that need to be altered, and a dress that needs to be lined.

• Mixed Materials Box: 1 Folder: 5 id123926
  Louisianna Barraud Cocke, Bremo Fluvanna County, Virginia to Dr. Phillip Barraud, Norfolk, Virginia
  3 pages.
  [no year] March 28
  Scope and Contents

  Expresses satisfaction with the news of their acquiescence in her engagement to John N. Faulcon; hope her brother continues to recover; plans to visit in a fortnight; mentions her garden and visitors; mentions mutual acquaintances. Adds postscript to Aunt Lelia; requests two dresses be made for her in the next two months.