Minor and Gilmer family papers [manuscript], 1782-1995.

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Minor and Gilmer family papers [manuscript], 1782-1995.

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The collection contains a volume of notes from unidentified, undated chemistry lectures. A letter from John Tilley to William Wirt, 1803 August 20, concerns property in Bladensburg, Md., leased by a Richard Ross from Miss Elizabeth Johnston, and mentions the disposition of some slaves, and the progress of his ward Elizabeth. Copes of letters to John Minor of Charlottesville from J. Bell and Alexander Bell of London, 1834, discuss business matters and estate settlement. The will of Margaret Terrell of Albemarle County, 1784, divides land, money, and slaves among her children. There is also a Christmas greeting from George Gilmer and his wife Lucy, 1792 December 18. A letter from George Gilmer to William Douglas of Louisa, 1782, remonstrates with him for taking a second wife and leaving his widowed daughter unprovided. A letter from George Gilmer to an unidentified recipient,1792, congratulates him on his grandson's marriage. Letters from George Ridgway Minor, 1995, to family members discuss the proveneance of the above items and send a Minor family genealogical line.

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Wirt, William, 1772-1834

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William Wirt (November 8, 1772 – February 18, 1834) was an American author and statesman who is credited with turning the position of United States Attorney General into one of influence. He was the longest serving Attorney General in U.S. history. He was also the Anti-Masonic nominee for president in the 1832 election. Wirt grew up in Maryland but pursued a legal career in Virginia, passing the Virginia bar in 1792. After holding various positions, he served as the prosecutor in Aaron Burr's...

Gilmer, George, 1743-1792

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Terrell, Margaret Douglas Meriwether, fl. 1787-1792.

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Minor, George Ridgway,

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Douglas, William, 1708-1798

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Episcopal minister in Goochland and Louisa counties; tutor of Thomas Jefferson. From the description of Bond [manuscript], 1785 November 14. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647863321 Episcopal minister of Goochland and Louisa counties, Va.; tutor to Thomas Jefferson. From the description of Notes from Goochland and Louisa County, Va. deedbooks [manuscript], 1754-1784. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647865381 From the descript...

Tilley, John, fl. 1803,

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