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1. Blueprint Drawing of County Seat of Patrick County - December 14, 1964

   One blueprint drawing that shows the boundary lines of the 18-acre tract of land donated by Captain Eliphaz Shelton to the Patrick County Justices for the County Seat of Patrick County, Virginia. The deed was recorded on October 10, 1791.

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2. Blueprint Drawing of the Town of Stuart, Virginia - May 18, 1965

   One blueprint drawing of the town of Stuart, the county seat of Patrick County, Virginia, by James H. Martin on May 18, 1965. The drawing includes points of interest in Stuart.

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3. Hand-made, cast iron trowel. - Trowel, hand-made of cast iron. 19th century, American. Donor indicates it is from the Meadows of Dan in Patrick County, Virginia.

   1967.58

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4. John E. Laughton letter of May 27, 1892 - May 27, 1892

   Laughton in this letter is responding to questions asked by Bernard. Bernard has asked for information as to the place of residence of men killed or wounded at 2nd Manassas and Crampton's Gap, and from where they were enlisted. William O. Mills was from Patrick County, and was killed at Crampton's Gap. All the others mentioned were from Richmond, Virginia. Laughton had been secretary of the Company for many years after the war, assisted...

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5. letter - February 26, 1827

   Letter dated February 26, 1827 from Mrs. Mary Gilmer, at Liberty, to her daughter Emma at Mrs. Randolph's school, New London, carried by Mr. Dabney. Says that Mr. Peachy Gilmer is to go to Superior Court in Franklin, Henry, and Patrick Counties. Very newsy letter with many events mentioned including recent deaths and a suicide in the community, mentions a visiting preacher, music and French lessons that Emma is taking, and other gossip.

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6. letter - March 9, 1838

   Letter headed "Pttsa. C. H. Mar. 9th 1838" from George Gilmer to his mother, Mary Gilmer, at Hardin's Tavern, Albemarle County, Virginia. Discusses settlement of her estate where property was located in several states, discusses conserving cash, advises against loaning out funds unless you receive "ample security". George reports on his law practice in several courts, his desire "to get married, but who?" Mentions his slave, Lewis, who has writte...

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7. Letter - August 17, 1827

   Letter dated August 17, 1827 from George H. Gilmer, at New London Academy, to his mother, Mary Gilmer, in Bozrah, Connecticut, addressed to "care of Col Asa Fitch," postmarked August 19. Refers to Mr. Randolph leaving New London, news of the family, and deaths of Betsy Calloway, Jane Terry, and Captain Irvine.

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8. Letter - October 14, 1819

   Letter dated October 14, 1819 from Peachy R. Gilmer, in Lynchburg, to his brother, Francis W. Gilmer, in Richmond (by favor of Captain Leftwich). Concerns using power of attorney to pay to two poor widows of Patrick.

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9. Letter from George H. Gilmer to his father, Peachy Gilmer - April 20,1833

   Election--"a most glorious victory over the Nullifier Seceders," David Dyer won over Wicher by 100 votes. Walter Coles, "a true Union man," elected by a large majority". Employed as a lawyer by the owner of a slave, tried for arson, paid $20, best fee, except yours. I attempted a speech "on the other side of secession." You sent me $50. Tunstall's niece died, his wife has paralysis, "his negroes are still dropping off with scarlet fever, proved ...

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