Miscellaneous papers relating to the Cocke family, 1856-1939.

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Miscellaneous papers relating to the Cocke family, 1856-1939.

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A letter, 1860 October 4, Edward Troye to John Hartwell Cocke, with typed transcript, asks Cocke's assistance in obtaining a professorship in drawing at the University of Virginia. A letter, 1872, Edward Troye to an unknown recipient, includes Troye's transcription of Francis H. Smith's letter of 1872 December to him concerning his equestrian portrati of General Scott. The collection also contains "Kennedy's estimate" for a piece of machinery, unsigned, n.d. A fragment of the Richmond Weekly Examiner, 1856 Dec. 26 regards manufacture of improved cotton. "Belmead" is inscribed at top, possibly in the hand of Philip St. George Cocke. There are also specifications by Marshall S. Wells for 1108 Hilltop Road, Charlottesville, Virginia; the residence of Lucy Cocke Elliott. The collection also contains a catalogue of a loan exhibition of paintings by Edward Troye, 1808-1874 ... November 15th to 26th, 1938 at the Newhouse Galleries.

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Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

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Winfield Scott (June 13, 1786 – May 29, 1866) was an American military commander and political candidate. He served as a general in the United States Army from 1814 to 1861, taking part in the War of 1812, the Mexican–American War, the early stages of the American Civil War, and various conflicts with Native Americans. Scott was the Whig Party's presidential nominee in the 1852 presidential election, but was defeated by Democrat Franklin Pierce. He was known as Old Fuss and Feathers for his insi...

Smith, Francis H. (Francis Henney), 1812-1890

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Professor and later superintendent, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Va. From the description of Correspondence, 1834-1869. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20314731 Owner of a boot and shoe store in Erie, Michigan. From the description of Francis G.C. Smith account books, 1881-1883. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34421926 Francis Henney Smith was born 18 October 1812, the son of Francis Smith and Ann Marsden Smith, of...

Cocke family.

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Cocke, Philip St. George, 1809-1861

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Agriculturist and Confederate officer. From the description of Papers of Philip St. George cocke [manuscript] 1829-71. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647966449 Virginia planter, Confederate general. From the description of Papers of Philip St. George Cocke [manuscript], 1848-1850. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647823315 From the description of Letters from his wife, son, and daughter [manuscript] 1849-1856. (University of V...

Wells, Marshall Swain, 1900-1974

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Charlottesville, Va., architect. From the description of Architectural drawings [manuscript], 1929-1954 (bulk 1945- 1951). (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647820447 Albemarle County, Va., architect. From the description of Architectural drawings for "Kinloch", 1929-1937. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 49407250 ...

University of Virginia

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University of Virginia student from Lexington, Ky.; afterwards a Presbyterian minister and missionary to Brazil. From the description of Diploma awarded to John Rockwell Smith [manuscript], 1866 June 29. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647905124 Lt., C.S.A.; teacher, Norwood School, Nelson County, Va.; principal Select School, New York, N.Y. From the description of Diplomas of Waller Holladay [manuscript], 1858-1872. (University of Virginia). WorldC...

Belmead (Estate : Powhatan County, Va.)

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Cocke, John Hartwell, 1780-1866

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Fluvanna County, Va. planter, reformer, and University of Virginia Board of Visitors member. From the description of Papers : of John Hartwell Cocke, 1806-1866. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 30793405 Planter, agricultural reformer, and brigadier general in the War of 1812. From the description of Papers, 1825-1872. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 39330821 The James River and Kanawha Company The creation of Virg...

Troye, Edward, 1808-1874

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American printer. From the description of Correspondence with members of the Cocke family, 1858-1874. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 32958415 ...