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Forbes family. Papers of the Forbes family [manuscript], 1814-1859.

Title: Papers of the Forbes family [manuscript], 1814-1859.

The papers consist chiefly of letters containing family news. Of interest is a letter, 1852, from William S. Forbes to Murray Forbes requesting permission to continue his medical studies with Dr. Mutter, a Philadelphia surgeon. Also included is a copy of a bill, 1821, sent to Zacharia Vowles dealing with a dispute between Francis Thornton and Robert Dunbar.

ArchivalResource: 28 items.

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Meade family. Correspondence : of the Meade family, 1776-1850.

Title: Correspondence : of the Meade family, 1776-1850.

The earliest letters are from the Revolutionary War and convey family news and disgust at the progress of the war. Many of the later letters are concerned with agricultural troubles in Virginia and subsequent emigration to Kentucky, Mississippi, and Missouri. Of interest are a mention of Lafayette's return visit to the U.S., a description of the capture of Monterey by a lt. on the Relief, and a brief letter of regret from Henry Clay. Correspondents include: William Eggleston, W.E. Johnston, David Meade, Everard Meade, Richard Everard Meade, and Francis Thornton.

ArchivalResource: 28 items.

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Washington, George, 1732-1799. Letter, 1771 May 19, New Kent [County, Va.], to Rev. Jonathan Boucher, Annapolis, [Md.].

Title: Letter, 1771 May 19, New Kent [County, Va.], to Rev. Jonathan Boucher, Annapolis, [Md.].

Washington informs Boucher that his travel plans will prevent him from giving the 50£ Maryland currency he owes Boucher to either Col. [Francis] Thornton or Mr. Maurey as requested.

ArchivalResource: 2 p. ; 24 cm.

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Thornton, Francis Beauchesne, 1898-1963. The religion of Alexander Pope.

Title: The religion of Alexander Pope. 1933.

ArchivalResource: 1 v.

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Wellford, Catherine,. Papers of the Fredericksburg Army Surgeon General, Robert Wellford and his family [manuscript] 1753 (1794-1843) 1919.

Title: Papers of the Fredericksburg Army Surgeon General, Robert Wellford and his family [manuscript] 1753 (1794-1843) 1919.

Papers include his diary, 1794, covering his services in suppression of Whiskey Rebellion (with typed copy); journal notebook, 1801 (with typed copy); journal and account of trip to Washington, 1806; commonplace book, 1814; 4 letters from wife, Catherine Wellford, 1794-1811; copies of three documents relating to services as Surgeon to Va. Cavalry, 1779-1794 including letter of George Washington to James McHenry, Secretary of War; copies of 11 letters relating to challenge to duel Francis Thornton, 1801; 6 letters to Beverley R. Wellford, 1816-1843 from George N. Steptoe, Charles C. and Sally P. Wellford and Elizabeth Wormley; ms. history of family by R.R. Harrison, and list of birth and death dates; clippings, unidentified letters and miscellaneous items.

ArchivalResource: 42 items.

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