Virginia papers collected by Sir Thomas Phillipps [manuscript] 1683-1784.

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Virginia papers collected by Sir Thomas Phillipps [manuscript] 1683-1784.

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Virginiana in the Phillipps collection includes an official copy of letters patent, 1692, of William III, King of Great Britain and Mary II, Queen of Great Britain, for a free school in Virginia. The collection also includes papers, 1615-1715, of William Blathwayt, commissioner of Trade and Plantations, which chiefly concern revenue and rent accounts, and contains Lord Culpeper's commission as governor. Also included are the 1704 affadavit of James Blair about the misadministration of Francis Nicholson, treasurer's accounts, 1705, of Robert Carter, a letter from the treasurer to Alexander Spotswood, quitrent accounts, 1703, signed by William Byrd, a 1683 rent roll of Accomack Co. proprietors, and a list, 1698, of militia captains in each county. Papers from the office of Josiah Sharpe, solicitor to the treasurer include documents, 1752-1777, from several legal cases, including one signed by Francis Fauquier.

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Phillipps, Thomas, Sir, 1792-1872

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English antiquary and collector. He began collecting while at Rugby School and Oxford. On inheriting his father's estate at Middle Hill in Worcestershire, Phillipps embarked on a career of collecting manuscripts and books. His collection of manuscripts eventually numbered over 60,000 items. During Continental trips in the 1820s Phillipps bought heavily, and back in England he continued to do so, often buying up entire estate libraries at auction. He collected Eastern, Greek and Lat...

Spotswood, Alexander, 1676-1740

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Lieutenant governor of Virginia, 1710-1722; encouraged exploration of the Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains; entrepreneur of iron industry. From the description of Proposals for leasing ironworks at Tuball, 1739. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 32135435 ...

Carter, Robert, 1663-1732

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Robert "King" Carter (1663-1732) was a colonial official and great landholder (300,000 acres). His sons were Robert Carter (1704-1731) and Landon Carter (1710-1778) of "Sabine Hall." Grandsons of Robert Carter included Robert "Councillor" Carter (1728-1804) of "Nomini" and Robert Wormeley Carter (1734-1797). From the guide to the Carter Family Papers, 1667-1862., (Special Collections, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary) Represented in the collection are Rob...

Byrd, William, 1652-1704

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William Byrd (1652-1704) was a wealthy planter, merchant, and early Virginia settler. He served in the House of Burgesses, 1677-1682, and became a member of the Council of State in 1683. From the description of Letter : Virginia, to [William Blathwayt], 1690 July 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122488079 ...

Fauquier, Francis, 1704?-1768

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Francis Fauquier was Lt. Governor of Virginia between 1758-1768. From the description of Correspondence, 1758-1768. (Colonial Williamsburg Foundation). WorldCat record id: 26924538 Francis Fauquier (1703-3 March 1768) was a Lieutenant Governor of the colony of Virginia and served as acting governor from 1758 until his death in 1768. From the guide to the Commission of Oyer and Terminer, 1761 August 15, (John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foun...

Culpeper, Thomas, Baron Culpeper, 1635-1689

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Lord Culpeper was governor of the Isle of Wight from 1661-1667. From the description of Diary of Thomas Culpeper, Baron Culpeper [manuscript], 1665. (Folger Shakespeare Library). WorldCat record id: 635154046 Proprietor of Northern Neck of Virginia. From the description of Land grant : of 5,000 acres to Col. John Washington and Col. Nicholas Spencer, 1674 March 1. (Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union). WorldCat record id: 29489399 ...

Blathwayt, William, 1649?-1717

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British colonial official, Secretary of the Lords of Trade and Plantations (1679-1710). From the description of Papers, 1631-1722, bulk 1680-1700. (Colonial Williamsburg Foundation). WorldCat record id: 25175344 From the guide to the William Blathwayt Papers, 1680-1700, (John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation) William Blathwayt, British politician and administrator; clerk in the Plantation Office (1675), Privy Council (1675); Secretary to...

Nicholson, Francis, 1655-1728

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Francis Nicholson was a member of the Council for the Dominion of New England and in 1688 was commissioned lieutenant governor of the Dominion. Served as lieutenant governor of New York (1688), lieutenant governor of Virginia (1690-1692), governor of Maryland (1694-1698), governor of Virginia (1698-1705) governor of Nova Scotia (1713-1717), and governor of South Carolina (1721-1725. He was a fellow of the Royal Society. From the guide to the Papers, Addition One, 1695-1765., (John D....

Sharpe, Josiah.

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Blair, James, 1656-1743

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Henry Hartwell was a member of the Council of Virginia. James Blair was president of the College of William and Mary. Edward Chilton, served as attorney general of Virginia. From the guide to the "An Account of the Present State and Government of Virginia, ", 1697., (John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation) Born in Scotland in 1655 or 1656. M. A. University of Edinburgh. Ordained in Church of England. Rector of parish of Cranston. Came to Virginia ...

Virginia. Militia

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