Browse Items (2634 total)
-
Hartwell Marable account with Doctor David Black for medical services, 1770 December 23
Medical services in the account include a visit to Marable's wife, diaphoretic mixture, and a blistering plaster. -
William Blaikley deed made out to John Custis for property in Williamsburg, Virginia, 1718 January 13
Deed of release for property in Williamsburg, Virginia, known as "Custis Square," which Blaikley had purchased from John Tullitt in 1716. Witnessed by Robert C. Turner, Joseph Davenport, Samuel Cobbs, and James Frazer.
Endorsed by Catherine Blaikley and signed by William Robertson, Clerk of the Court.
-
John Major account with Thomas Blanks for grog, 1798 October 22 -November 29
Tavern account for grog. -
Marquis de Bouille letter to Vicomte d'Arrot, 1783 December 10
De Bouille writes that he will return the Silpson upon its return from Grenada but that the corvettes have all left for France. He commends d"Arrot for his severe treatment of the men and mentions that peace has been signed in Europe. -
Marquis de Bouille letter to Vicomte d'Arrot, 1783 March 12
The Marquis de Bouille informs Vicomte that the preliminary articles of peace have been signed and he has sent the Vicomte de Mortemar the order to return to Martinique with all the king's ships which are in Tobago. -
Marquis de Bouille letter to Vicomte d'Arrot, 1783 February 27
Letter from the Marquis de Bouille to Vicomte d'Arrot concerning the vessels Judith and Darboude. Bouille requets d'Arrot send him information concerning the troops in his garrison. -
Goodrich Bousch letter to Turner Jackson, 1764 June 23
Letter. Instructions to overseer. Goodrich Boush to Turner Jackson, at “Chickehominy.” “I have sent Addam and three other hands to help get in the wheat. I have also sent the Best part of a __ pork for the Negroes which [you can] let them have. I have sent a cas of rum and some sugar for the Harvest which you‘ll serve out as you think proper, also have sent two ______ ____ to save some ____. I shall be up __ Monday week and shall bring the corn ______ a small Maire which I have bought ….” -
The City Hotel : Williamsburg, VA.
A history and description of Williamsburg, Virginia written by B. W. Bowry, proprietor of the City Hotel as a means to promote the hotel. -
Apostolick charity : its nature and excellence consider'd. In a discourse upon Dan. 12.3. Preached at St. Paul's, at the ordination of some Protestant missionaries to be sent into the plantations. To which is prefixt, A general view of the English colonies in America, with respect to religion; in order to shew what provision is wanting for the propagation of Christianity in those parts.
Apostolick charity : its nature and excellence consider'd. In a discourse upon Dan. 12.3. Preached at St. Paul's, at the ordination of some Protestant missionaries to be sent into the plantations. To which is prefixt, A general view of the English colonies in America, with respect to religion; in order to shew what provision is wanting for the propagation of Christianity in those parts / by Thomas Bray. London : Printed by W. Downing, for William Hawes, at the Sign of the Rose in Ludgate-Street, 1699.
"[Bray] was employed under Bishop Compton in seeking out missionaries to be sent abroad ... He found that he could only enlist poor men, unable to buy books, and he seems to have made the help of the bishops in providing libraries a condition of his going to Maryland."--Dict. of nat. biog.
In the "General view of the English colonies," the author tabulates the colonies with respect to the number of their parishes, ministers and libraries. During Bray's lifetime and through his instrumentality there were established no less than 39 libraries in the colonies.
-
William Griffith account with Jonathan Brown, 1807 July 5 - 1808 July 2
Account for tobacco, rum, and coffee. -
Amy Griffith account with Jonathan Brown, 1831 January 4
Account for shoes, cloth and pantaloons. -
Barwick Bruce medical treatment book, 1791 March 17-June 6
Medical record book prepared by a Barwick Bruce, a plantation doctor of Barbados. A contemporary title added to the front cover reads: "Barwick Bruce's Day Book Commencing March 17, 1791." Most entries are signed by either John Austin or William Tull. Each entry lists a date, the name of the person examined, and the treatment prescribed. Plantations mentioned include Edge Hill, Grome Hall, and Bay Plantation. A majority of the entries concern treatments prescribed for illnesses or injuries suffered by enslaved persons. James Bruce is listed as the master of many of the slaves treated. In addition, some entries concern prescriptions given to treat planters and their family members. The entries provide insight into care provided by plantation owners for their enslaved laborers and family members and into different remedies prescribed for ailments, such as bleeding, purging, pills, and ointments.
-
Comte de Brueys letter to 'My General', 1786 February 28
Comte de Brueys writes to an unnamed general concerning his repeated attempts to visit him; the need of repairs to the Linotte; his detention of an American schooner which he sent to Scarborough in Tobago and that he will soon be relieved. -
Journal de la Mode et du Gout, ou, Amusemens du Salon et de la Toilette. No. XXXII
Les Cabinet des Modes was published in 1785 and renamed Magazin des Modes Nouvelles Francais et Anglaises from 1786 to 1789. It was continued under the title Journal de la Mode et du Gout, ou, Amusemens du Salon et de la Toilette from 1790 to 1793. The journal, under all these titles, was published by Jean Antoine Brun (also known as Le Brun Tossa) in Paris.