Box 1
Contains 78 Results:
William M. Peyton (1804-1868), “Elmwood,” Roanoke, Virginia, to George Washington Lewis, 1854 August 5
Asks Lewis to come and visit him.
William Cabell Rives to George Washington Lewis, 3 letters, 1844, 1856
Eliza A. Robb, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to her sister, 2 letters, 1868 and undated
Describes in great detail her visit to physicians in Philadelphia, their diagnosis of ovarian dropsy, her successful operation and recovery.
George P. Scar[brough?], Warrenton Springs, to George Washington Lewis, with the draft of Lewis’ reply on same letter, 1858 August 9
Asks Lewis to support his brother-in-law, Edward S. Joynes for the appointment of professor of Greek and Latin at William and Mary if Mr. Barnwell has indeed turned down the appointment.
Robert E. Scott to George Washington Lewis, 2 letters, 1852 April 17 and 1855 April 25
John Seddon to George Washington Lewis, with a separate reply from Lewis, 2 letters, 1858 May 19 and May 22
Recommends his nephew, Edwin Taliaferro, for the Chair of Modern Languages at William and Mary College, with his qualifications (1858 May 19) and Lewis, as the newest member of the Board of Visitors there, suggests having associates and friends from the Richmond area also forward recommendations on Taliaferro’s behalf (1858 May 22).
R.B. Semple to George Washington Lewis, 1848 ? May 21
Asks if Lewis will write editorials for his newspaper in return for free issues and discusses the upcoming Democratic? Convention in Baltimore, Maryland, with Andrew Stevenson (1784-1857) as their speaker, to nominate a presidential candidate for the 1848? election.
Hugh White Sheffey (1815-1889), Staunton, Virginia, to Dangerfield Lewis, 1841 April 30
Sheffey writes to Dangerfield Lewis and his brother, Samuel Lewis, concerning the possibility of recovering lands presently in the state of Kentucky patented to his father, George Lewis, for a fee. The lands had been forfeited due to non-payment of taxes.
Alexander H.H. Stuart to George Washington Lewis, undated
Declines to interfere in the selection of clerks for the various bureaus under his authority, concerning the request by Colonel Hungerford for an appointment. Lewis had sent a recommendation for Hungerford to Stuart.
Dr. Richard Henry Stuart to George Washington Lewis, 1856 February 15
Stuart sends Jim, probably an enslaved worker who is anxious to see his family, to Lewis. Jim travels by horse due to the bad condition of the roads. He will delay his own visit, as his own children have the mumps. He also thanks Lewis for the speech he has sent for his boys to study when they are older.
Edward T. Tayloe to George Washington Lewis, 2 letters, 1854 October 14 and 1858 May 21
Tayloe offers to read his essay before Lewis submits it to the Virginia State Agricultural Society for publication (October 14, 1854). He also discusses the date and concerns of an upcoming meeting of the Board of Visitors at William and Mary College (1858 May 21).
Unknown correspondent to “My dear Sir” involving a legal opinion about the application of a new statute, 1843 June 22
The George Washington Lewis papers consists chiefly of correspondence to and from George Washington Lewis and between other family members, but also includes a few photographs of the Lewis family and the homes of "Claymont", "Shellfield" and "Marmion"; a plat of "Claymont"; newsclippings; notes on Lewis family history and genealogy; and a few financial and legal documents.
Alice Maria Lewis Wallace letters, 1873 and undated
Includes two letters, the first from Alice Maria Lewis Wallace to her sister, “Lulu” Louise Lewis? (1873 November 24) and the second an undated draft of her letter to Captain Sooley? about Lewis family history.
George Washington letters to family members, hand-written copies, 3 letters, 1789 October 12 and 1796 April 7 and 28
The George Washington Lewis papers consists chiefly of correspondence to and from George Washington Lewis and between other family members, but also includes a few photographs of the Lewis family and the homes of "Claymont", "Shellfield" and "Marmion"; a plat of "Claymont"; newsclippings; notes on Lewis family history and genealogy; and a few financial and legal documents.
H.A. Washington to George Washington Lewis, "Friday"
If Lewis plans on attending the next Richmond County Court, Washington asks Lewis if he will take down the enclose bond of David B. Taylor and get the money from him. He also asks if Lewis will give an enclosed letter to Thomas S. Waugh which includes a check.
Lewis W. Washington (1812-1871), "Beall-Air" to George Washington Lewis, 2 letters, 1855 January 5 and 1858 May 10
John A. Washington, Mr. Vernon, to George Washington Lewis, 1858 July 17
Washington forwards a letter from a woman to himself, in case Lewis can help her with information that he is unable to provide. The letter from the woman is not present.