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1. 05/16/1862 9/22/1859

   Letter headed Grove Hill, May 16th, 1862 from Emma W. G. Breckinridge to her son John telling of her concern for him while a battle is fought and thanks God his life has been spared so far, her concern about wagon Strother [slave] is returning to Richmond after delivering items including Gilmer's trunk (that held his clothing and payroll money for his company at Williamsburg) and she is afraid he was captured by the Yankees at Williamsburg. John'...

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2. Half-stock Kentucky Pistol - This half-stock Kentucky pistol was made by Alexander McGilvary of Rockingham County, Virginia. The strike assembly is stamped "A. McGilvary". It has a maple stock, German silver mounts and chased decoration. 1840-1850, American.

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3. letter - August 20, 1783

   Letter dated August 20, 1783 from Felix Gilbert in Rockingham to Mr. John Madison at Roanoke in Botetourt County. Speaks of the death of Colonel Preston and the fact that he (Gilbert) had purchased land from Peter and Stephen Conrad and Captain Haynes for Preston, but title had not been transferred or paid for due to lack of witnesses to appear in court. Asks for Madison to send him the name of the executors of Preston's estate so they can settle...

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4. Letter - July 13, 1935

   Letter headed Leigh, July 13, 1935, postmarked Hardins Tavern, July 14, from Mary Gilmer to her daughters, Emma Breckinridge and Lucy Gilmer, at Catawba, near Fincastle. News of Harmer moving to Meadsville, Halifax County; his upcoming marriage at Christmas; one of the Gilmer slaves loaned to Harmer until a younger slave gets old enough to work alone. News of Mr. Cobbs leaving the church at Charlottesville, after bringing in many new members, man...

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