Papers, 1848-1901, [microform].

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Papers, 1848-1901, [microform].

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Letters, mostly to Wynne, concerning five volumes entitled HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS FROM THE OLD DOMINION which he edited. There are also letters from individuals thanking Wynne for sending complimentary copies of his books, and from publishers, printers, and engravers concerning production issues. There are also letters from various historical societies regarding their collections, and the exchanging of various books. Principal correspondents include Charles Campbell, John Moncure Daniel, Lyman Copeland Draper, John Montgomery Gordon, Hugh Blair Grigsby, Albert Harrison Hoyt, Isaac Dashiell Jones, Brantz Mayer, John Collins McCabe, W. Gordon McCabe, William Stevens Perry, John Robertson, Wyndham Robertson, John Gilmary Shea, John Reuben Thompson, and John Fletcher Williams. Other topics covered include the supplying of Confederate troops defending Richmond, politics, current events, family news, weather, as well as the settlement of Wynne's estate.

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Virginia Historical Society (Richmond, Va.)

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Draper, Lyman Copeland, 1815-1891

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Lyman Copeland Draper (1815-1891), American historian known for his studies of the history of trans-Allegheny West. From 1854 to 1886, he served as director of The State Historical Society of Wisconsin from 1854 to 1886. From the description of Letters from Lyman C. Draper to Benson J. Lossing, 1855-1864. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 302021153 Lyman Copeland Draper was born in Lockport, New York on September 4, 1...

Hoyt, Albert H. (Albert Harrison), 1826-1915

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Perry, William Stevens, 1832-1898

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Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of Iowa and church historian. From the description of William Stevens Perry papers, 1860-1976 (bulk 1860-1894). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 663432523 The second Protestant Episcopal bishop of the diocese of Iowa; Professor at Hobart College; President of Griswald college; Historiographer of the American Church. From the description of Letters, 1869-1890. (University of Iowa Libraries). WorldCat record id: 122553393 ...

Jones, Isaac D. (Isaac Dashiell), 1806-1893

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Gordon, John M. (John Montgomery), 1810-

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Thompson, John Reuben, 1823-1873

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American editor, critic, journalist, Civil War poet. From the description of Poems by John Reuben Thompson, 1870 and n.d. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 50298951 Thompson moved to New York in 1867. From the description of Letter [between 1867 and 1873] Wednesday, New York, to Charles Henry Quarles [Washington, D.C.?] (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34364281 American editor and poet. From the description of Autogra...

Wynne, Thomas Hicks, 1820-1875, ed.

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McCabe, John C. (John Collins), 1810-1875

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Robertson, Wyndam, 1803-1887.

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Grigsby, Hugh Blair, 1806-1881

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Hugh Blair Grigsby, nineteenth-century Virginia historian, lived from 1806-1881. He served on the Board of Visitors and as Chancellor of the College of William and Mary. From the description of Papers, 1854-1880. (College of William & Mary). WorldCat record id: 41970122 James Barron Hope was born 23 March 1829 in Norfolk, Virginia. He was the grandson of James Barron and son of Wilton and Jane A. (Barron) Hope. James Barron Hope graduated from the College of William and ...

Shea, John Gilmary, 1824-1892

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John Dawson Gilmary Shea was born in 1824 in New York City. He attended law school before joining the Society of Jesus in 1848. He then studied at St. John's College (Fordham, NY) and St. Mary's College (Montreal, Canada). Shea left the order in 1852 to pursue a career as a historian. He married Sophie Savage in 1854. During his lifetime, Shea wrote or edited over 250 titles. His most popular works included Discovery and Exploration of the Mississippi Valley (1852), History of the Catholic Missi...

Daniel, John M. (John Moncure), 1825-1865

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Journalist and diplomat. From the description of Editorial of John M. Daniel, 1861. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79449371 From the description of John Moncure Daniel papers [manuscript] 1853-1920. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647952076 Robert William Hughes was born at Muddy Creek Plantation, Powhatan County, Va. in 1821. His parents died in 1822 and he was raised by Edward C. Carrington and Eliza Preston Carrington. He attended Caldw...

McCabe, W. Gordon (William Gordon), 1841-1920

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Classical scholar. From the description of Postal cards to Robert B. Tunstall [manuscript], 1918 February 24 and March 26. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647979308 From the description of Letter to Edmund Clarence Stedman [manuscript], 1892 January 17. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647813016 W. Gordon McCabe, former Captain of A.P. Hill's Corps, Army of Northern Virginia, was a member of the official Virginia State Committee in charge ...

Wynne, Thomas Hicks, 1820-1875.

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Born in Richmond, Virginia in 1820; pattern-maker; superintendent, Richmond City Gas Works; president, Richmond City Council; president, Westham Iron Works; president and superintendent, Richmond and Petersburg Railroad; treasurer, Southern Telegraph Company; corresponding secretary, Virginia Historical Society; member, Virginia House of Delegates, 1861-1863; Virginia State Senate, 1871-1875; author and historian. Died in Richmond, Virginia on 24 February 1875. From the description o...

Williams, J. Fletcher (John Fletcher), 1834-1895

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Fahnestock was a prominent Philadelphia writer, antiquarian and book collector who died in the burning steamer United States on the Ohio River. From the description of Memoir of George W. Fahnestock, 1868. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122541062 ...

Robertson, John, 1787-1873

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Mayer, Brantz, 1809-1879

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Ms. note : (Author Hist. of Mexico). From the description of Letter, 1863, April 23, Baltimore, to "Sir". (Brown University). WorldCat record id: 122615237 Lawyer, author, founder and president of the Maryland Historical Society. From the description of Letter : Baltimore, [Md.], to F.J. Dreer, 1859 Nov. 13. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 38873485 Lawyer, historian, and author, of Baltimore, Md. From the description of Papers, 1634-1...