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Richard Bingham receipt made out to John Tayloe Corbin, 1793 March 23
Richard Bingham receipt made out to John Tayloe Corbin for his account with John Henderson, 1793 March 23 -
Duc de Lauzun letter, 1781 June 9
Lauzun writes about the arrival of the convoy in Boston along with the L'Alliance. -
Duc de Lauzun letter to Vicomte d'Arrot, 1781 June 8
Duc de Lauzon letter to Vicomte d'Arrot concerning the march of the French Army for Providence. -
Duc de Lauzun letter to Vicomte d'Arrot, 1781 March 4
Discusses exchanging British prisoners of war currently on transport ships; the replacement of M. le Prince de Montbary by M. de Segur as Minister of War; and the handling of correspondence. -
Duc de Lauzun letter to Vicomte d'Arrot, 1781 March 2
Lauzun writes from Waterley to d'Arrot concerning intelligence from Washington that 300 mounted men are bound for Long Island with the French forces as their objective. Lauzun discounts the intelligence. Advises d'Arrot to leave Hartford until a sufficient militia force can be gathered. -
Duc de Lauzun letter to Vicomte d'Arrot, 1781 January 26
Letter of Lauzun to the Vicomte d'Arrot dated from Newport, Rhode Island, January 26, 1781. Lauzun writes concerning a package intended for General George Washington and his own personal goods coming from Rhode Island. Has no worthwhile news. -
Duc de Lauzun letter, 1781 January 18
Duc de Lauzun letter to an unnamed recipient dated from Newport, Rhode Island. Lauzun expresses his concern about the lack of communication from the Continental Army, writing that we have "the least news of the American Army which begins to become disquieting." -
James Bishop letter to Hartwell Marable, 1768 August 27
Mentions that Marable will not find him an enslaved boy to wait on him in return for a share of corn. Discusses livestock and corn. Says he will kill livestock that was part of the bargain to kill. Says Marable should come around and stop relying on neighbors for information about the plantation. “I desire you will come yourself or send a white steward fore if you send your steward again I will t[ie] him up and give him fifty lashes as hard as I can stroke and as my word can‘t be taken before a Negro‘s you may supply yourself with another man …” -
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.
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John Major account with Thomas Blanks for grog, 1798 October 22 -November 29
Tavern account for grog. -
Six sonatas pour le violoncelle
Six sonatas pour le violoncelle /composes par L. Boccherini. London : Printed and sold by R. Bremner opposite Somerset House ... [2 columns of advertisement], [1775].
Date from Catalogue of printed music in the British Library to 1980.
Pr 7s 6d
Rockefeller Library copy with the label of Harold Reeves, London bookseller.
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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.