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    Receipt written by William W. Gwathmey for $200 given by Edward Watts, Executor of Mrs. Mary Watts estate as his interest in her estate.

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    Receipt
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    Statrment of account by Temple Gwathmey about the funds he has from "the old Estate of William Watts", the money of Martha Watts and the estate of Mrs. Mary Watts.

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    Statement, Financial
  3. A Brief History of the First Presbyterian Church - May 28 1976

    Program relaying a brief history of the First Presbyterian Church, issued on the 125th anniversary of the church. The brochure was prepared by M. Carl Andrews for the Church Anniversary's Bicentennial Committee in 1976.

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    A Brief History of the First Presbyterian Church
  4. Account Statement from Samuel J. Harrison to Edward Watts for Tobacco Purchased - May 3, 1814

    Account statement to Edward Watts for 1 hogshead of tobacco purchased from him for $96.28; the statement is signed by William Harrison for Samuel J. Harrison. Transcription by English Showalter accompanies the document.

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    Account Statement from Samuel J. Harrison to Edward Watts for Tobacco
  5. Copy of a judgment in Cumberland County Court in the case of Edward Watts, plaintiff, against Martin Blake, defendant. - April 26, 1774

    Copy of a judgment in Cumberland County Court in the case of Edward Watts, plaintiff, against Martin Blake, defendant, awarding Watts £3 and costs; copy signed by George Carrington, Jr. Transcription by English Showalter accompanies the document.

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    Copy of a judgment in Cumberland County Court
  6. Correspondence to Edward Watts - March 27, 1827

    Note to Edward Watts written on March 30, 1827 by John Campbell in notice of payment to Watts oif $150.

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    2019.05.073a
  7. Correspondence to Edward Watts - September 9, 1824

    Note of payment from James Breckenridge to Edward Watts of $369.83. Lend to the executor of William McClanahan, and mentioning John Wikham.

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    2019.05.071a
  8. Deed from Edward Watts to James B. and William Watts

    A deed made by Edward Watts selling one hundred acres of land in Roanoke County to James B. and William Watts.

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    Deed Edward Watts to James B. and William Watts
  9. Descendents of Edward Watts and Elizabeth Breckinridge - 1984-1999

    3 typed pages documenting the descendents of Edward Watts and Elizabeth Breckinridge going as far as the birth of Amma Wber in 1984. Going as deep as seven generations.

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    2019.05.060a
  10. Description of items in Watts box

    Not given in 2019 but no information can be found at present for the actual date that these items were given. List of items in both boxes of Watts Allen Collection

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    Description of items in Watts box
  11. Gentleman's Miscellany Book

    Book titled "Gentleman's Miscellany" containing "essays, characters, narratives, anecdotes, and poems" by George Wright, Esq. Edward Watts esq. written in top right corner of title page.

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    Gentleman's Miscellany Book
  12. Landownership Map of Roanoke (1833-1874) - 1961-1990

    Map of Roanoke Landownership from 1833-1874 with plots drawn out with the owners name, acreage, and when it was acquire within each plot.

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    2019.05.066b
  13. Letter - April 21, 1845

    Letter headed "Grove Hill April 21 1845, Sunday evening" from Mary Peachy Gilmer to her mother, Mary Gilmer, at Leigh, Hardin's Tavern in Albemarle County, expressing her shock and distress at learning that her sister Lucy had passed away, comforting her mother, and telling of the plans of various members of the family to travel to Albemarle County within the next few days and that the folks at Oaklands all are sending their sympathy.

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    Letter, page 1
  14. Letter - December 10, 1844

    Letter headed "Grove Hill Dec.10th 1844" from Emma Gilmer Breckinridge to her sister, Lucy Gilmer, at Leigh, near Hardin's Tavern, Albemarle (response to Object ID 1969.51.370) telling of her desire for them all to come to Grove Hill for Christmas, hoping their mother will consider bringing Lucy and living at Catawba now that they have moved to Grove Hill, gives a description of the household layout in Grove Hill, things that still need to be mov...

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    Letter, page 1
  15. Letter - December 30, 1844

    Letter headed "Grove Hill Dec. 30th 1844" from Emma Gilmer Breckinridge to her sister, Lucy Gilmer, at Leigh, near Hardin's Tavern, Albemarle telling of the many visitors and guest they entertained over Christmas, much family and friends news, death of Mrs. Breckinridge, illnesses in the family, birth of her baby John Breckinridge.

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    Letter, page 1
  16. Letter from Anna Maria (Saunders) Preston at Wyndhurst, Albermarle County, Virginia, to Her Mother, Alice (Watts) Saunders at Flat Creek, Campbell County, Virginia, Expressing Regret that She Is Not at Flat Creek, Giving News of Preston Hampton and John Montgomery Preston, Relating the Death of Col Raleigh T. Colston and his Funeral, Telling of Improvements to the House, Sending Love to Family Members and Asking about Errands - December 24, 1863

    A letter from Anna Maria (Saunders) Preston at Wyndhurst, in Albermarle County, Virginia, to her mother, Alice (Watts) Saunders at Flat Creek, Campbell County, Virginia, expressing her regret that she is not at Flat Creek for Christmas but says that she and her husband Thomas Lewis Preston can not both leave and she does not want to abandon him; she gives news of Preston Hampton who is expected any day and John Montgomery Preston, still convalesc...

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    Letter from Anna Maria (Saunders) Preston, page 1
  17. Letter from Edward Watts to Cary Breckinridge - December 1, 1848

    A letter headed "Roanoke Dec 1st 1848" from Edward Watts to his cousin, Cary Breckinridge, at Grove Hill, near Fincastle, Virginia, telling of the illness (croup) that Cary's young son has, but is being treated and the little boy seems to be recovering, and he is merely advising them of the circumstances.

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    Letter, page 1
  18. Letter from John Watts to his brother, William Watts - January 23, 1793

    Letter from John Watts to his brother William Watts, in Botetourt County, Virginia, saying that he hired out a slave, Bob, to Mr. Carnes, and is negotiating a land purchase with Mr. Gilliat, thinking Burton's land unavailable; also gives news of William's son Edward, at school, and sends compliments from his wife, Elizabeth (Roberts) Watts. Transcription by English Showalter accompanies the document.

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    Letter from John Watts to Wiliam Watts, page 1
  19. Letter from Letitia Watts Rives to her aunt, Emma Gilmer Breckinridge - February 15, 1854 19/15/1853 /1853 08/10/1853 08/10/1835

    Letter headed "Cincinnati, February 15th, 1854" from Letitia Watts Rives to her aunt, Emma Gilmer Breckinridge, acknowledging the receipt of a letter from Emma and how distressed she was to learn of the death of little Eddy Watts, son of her brother William Watts, worried about her sister Alice Watts who her father has sent on a trip to Norfolk to ease her distress, she is pleased to know that Miss Wharton is working out well as the new teacher a...

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    Letter, page 1
  20. Note of Payment - February 27, 1832

    Note of payment of a check from the Farmers Bank for $68.17 from Goode to Edward Watts.

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    2019.05.082a

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