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Freemasons. Williamsburg, Va. Lodge No. 6. Proceedings, 1774-1779.

Title: Proceedings, 1774-1779.

Record of business, including the adoption of a new constitution, acceptance of new members, appointment of officers, increases in masonic rank, monetary affairs, funerals for members, plans for conventions and social occasions, and punishment for offending members. Also includes statement of masonic goals and principles. Many prominent Williamsburg citizens are mentioned.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. (126 p.) ; 40 cm.

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Gray, Mary Preston, Collector. Preston family : papers, 1754-1899.

Title: Preston family : papers, 1754-1899.

Much of the collection pertains to land, 1754-1835. Correspondence and accounts with agents regarding litigation, debts, disputes, sales, taxes, and surveys; the Loyal Land Co. of Va.; family plantations mentioned in letters; and autobiographical sketch of Thomas L. Preston; and Francis Preston's memoranda book discussing family genealogy and Preston family estate settlements, especially disputed land. Most of the collection deals with Francis Preston. His correspondence; business and legal matters, his role as agent for the Loyal Land Co.; documents regarding the War of 1812 signed by him; a 1797 political circular written by him; and a biographical sketch of him by his son Thomas. Colonel William Preston also figures prominently in the collection. His correspondence primarily concerns the American Revolution and land, and matters regarding the settlement of his estate are included. Correspondents include Nathaniel Hart, John Preston, William C. Preston, Isaac Shelby, Francis Walker, William C. Bullitt, Robert Wickliffe, Horace Greeley, and Edward Dorsey Hobbs. Legal and business papers, 1776-1838, of the Preston family and Arthur Campbell, regarding taxes, estates, a legislative act, court fees, a guardianship, household and farming materials, and services provided also are included. In addition, there are accounts of a Preston-Campbell family salt business at "Salt Works" Washington County, Va., 1785-1836; and considerable genealogical material regarding the Preston, Campbell, Buchanan, and allied families.

ArchivalResource: 0.66 cubic ft.

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Russell family. Papers, 1783-1823.

Title: Papers, 1783-1823.

Consists of 62 accounts, bills, receipts, and other documents pertaining to household items purchased by the Russells, shipping transactions, the settlement of William Russell's estate, and a drawing of the family home in Richmond, Va. A receipt book (1785-1820) records payment of accounts in New York City and Richmond, shipping freight, and expenses for traveling from Richmond to Philadelphia for Wm. Russell & Co. Also noted are purchases of cloth and flour made in New York between 1817 and 1820, probably by William W. Russell. A second financial volume notes miscellaneous expenses from 1796 to 1799, including hiring a "negro man." A third volume documents William's account with the U. S. Bank Office of Discount and Depot. In 1798 and 1799, the balance was transferred to Sarah. Also featured are Sarah Russell's accounts with John A. Robinson and other merchants for such items as food, fabrics, ribbons, shawls, gun powder, coffee, and other dry-goods. Several documents pertain to rental agreements with John Crawford. An account book from William's estate was used later to make notes about Russell family manuscripts. The writer recorded extracts from letters written by William and William W. in pencil and noted transactions relating to the settlement of William's estate (from documents in the collection).

ArchivalResource: 62 items.

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