Papers, 1788-1915 (bulk 1816-1865).

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Papers, 1788-1915 (bulk 1816-1865).

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Collection contains papers of members of the Guerrant, Massie, and Anderson families of Virginia. The correspondence, 1816-1849, of Charles Guerrant of Goochland County, Va., includes letters to his brothers while a student at various schools and correspondence with his wife while serving in the Virginia House of Delegates. The papers of his son, Peter Guerrant, consist primarily of correspondence, 1863-1865, with his sister, Mildred Heath (Guerrant) Massie, and other family members while serving in the Engineer Corps of the Confederate States Army. There are also six diaries kept by Guerrant during the same period. The collection contains correspondence, 1849-1915, of Mildred H.G. Massie and accounts, 1856- 1860, of Judith Evelina (Guerrant) Massie. Subjects addressed include education, the Civil War, and family life in antebellum Virginia.

335 items.

Virginia Historical Society Library

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Virginia Historical Society Library

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Confederate States of America. Army. Corps of Engineers

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Guerrant, Charles, 1799-1852.

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Massie family.

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Anderson family.

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Guerrant, Peter, 1845-1865.

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Virginia. General Assembly. House of Delegates

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In the General Assembly, members of the House of Delegates and the Senate vote on legislation entered during the legislative session. Legislative bills can originate either in the House of Delegates or in the Senate, with both chambers having the ability to establish study committees, each serves as a check upon the other to ensure a thorough debate on the merits of each bill. Currently the House of Delegates, together with the Senate, meets as the General Assembly in annual sessions, alternativ...

Guerrant family.

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Represented are Peter Guerrant (1845-1865) of Goochland County, Va.; his sister, Mildred Heath (Guerrant) Massie (b. 1838); their father, Charles Guerrant (1799-1852); and Judith Evelina (Guerrant) Massie. From the description of Papers, 1788-1915 (bulk 1816-1865). (Virginia Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 31752172 ...

Massie, Judith Evelina Guerrant.

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Massie, Mildred Heath Guerrant, b. 1838.

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