Papers, 1819-1865.

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Papers, 1819-1865.

These papers contain the following: (a-c) Letter books of personal letters; (d) Descriptive information on St. Levens Lodge, the Simpson's residence, with letters written during the occupation of Petersburg by Union troops in April, 1865; (e-h) Diaries recounting travel in England and Wales; (i) Commonplace Book; (j) Includes two sermons relevant to Rev. Nicholas H. Cobbs, St. Paul's Church, Petersburg.

10 v. (.5 cubic ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6784733

Library of Virginia

Related Entities

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Cobbs, Nicholas H. (Nicholas Hamner), 1796-1861

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Episcopalian chaplain at the University of Virginia; later bishop of Alabama. From the description of Nicholas H. Cobbs letter to Dr. C. Bonnycastle [manuscript], 1834 June 13. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 180922529 Episcopal Bishop of Alabama. From the description of Nicholas Hamner Cobbs papers, 1826-1865. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 656280128 ...

Simpson, William S., ca. 1795-1868.

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William S. Simpson (1795 or 1796-1868) was born in London, England. He emigrated to Petersburg, Virginia, where for many years he operated an insurance agency. From the description of Papers, 1819-1865. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122602303 ...