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Letter, Catlett Conway to Willy, Richmond, VA, December 20, 1900 (Ms2012-039)
Letter from Catlett Conway to Willy, explaining why letter-writing and reading books have become difficult; describing his time on the first floor of a new house which he rented for himself and Mary Wallace; recalling a memory of a hunt with a couple…
Letter, Catlett Conway to Willy, Richmond, VA, March 14, 1900 (Ms2012-039)
Letter from Catlett Conway to Willy, describing his time as a patient in the Virginia Hospital as he underwent various treatments for pneumonia, and concluding by recalling memories of his and Willy
Letter, Catlett Conway to Mary Wallace, Richmond, VA, January 28, 1900 (Ms2012-039)
Letter from Catlett Conway to his
Letter, Catlett Conway to Willy, Richmond, VA, January 7, 1900 (Ms2012-039)
Letter from Catlett Conway to Willy, speaking of his 60th birthday and Willy's 55th birthday; detailing the travels and situations of his daughters, Mary Wallace and Virginia; and describing how he spends his time at his boarding house when his…
Letter, Catlett Conway to Willie, Richmond, VA, July 20, 1899 (Ms2012-039)
Letter from Catlett Conway to Willie, detailing the ill health of and subsequent treatments by a
Letter, Catlett Conway to Willy, Richmond, VA, April 11, 1899 (Ms2012-039)
Letter from Catlett Conway to Willy, reminiscing over their life as brothers and expressing satisfaction with how their lives have unfolded; detailing his and his daughter Mary Wallace
Letter, Catlett Conway to Willie, Richmond, VA, November 20, 1898 (Ms2012-039)
Letter from Catlett Conway to Willie, observing that the increased numbers of medical professionals would do well to retain the
Letter, Catlett Conway to Willie, Richmond, VA, September 5, 1898 (Ms2012-039)
Letter from Catlett Conway to Willie, in which he describes his health decline as well as his and his family
Letter, Catlett Conway to Willie, Richmond, VA, January 23, 1898 (Ms2012-039)
Letter from Catlett Conway to Willie, in which he discusses pleasant business relations with Colonel Carter Braxton of Newport News, his employment at brother-in-law Parker Thornton
Letter, Catlett Conway to Henry, Richmond, VA, August 5, 1897 (Ms2012-039)
Letter from Catlett Conway to his brother Henry, in which Catlett indicates that he has enclosed a letter from John Conway to himself concerning their father's will and the division of the estate; also includes details of Catlett's health, lonely…
Letter, John G. Conway to Catlett Conway, Wolf Town, VA, August 2, 1897 (Ms2012-039)
Letter from John G. Conway to Catlett Conway, in which John informs Catlett of his visit to the Court House in a failed attempt to find a will to their estate, and suggests that a man named Mr. Pattie should be appointed administrator of the estate.
Letter, Catlett Conway to Willy, Richmond, VA, January 31, 1897 (Ms2012-039)
Letter from Catlett Conway to Willy, thanking him for sending a copy of the "Magazine of Medicine," in which Willy had a picture and article; detailing his busy and tired days working in coal; speculating on the terms of his and his housemates'…
Letter, Catlett Conway to Brother, Richmond, VA, November 15, 1896 (Ms2012-039)
Letter from Catlett Conway to his brother, Willy, discussing the declining health of "Pa"; detailing a visit from John Conway and his son Kent; Catlett's new job in the coal business with Charles H. Page; and the current political climate, mentioning…
Letter, Catlett Conway to Willy, Richmond, VA, February 28, 1896 (Ms2012-039)
Letter from Catlett Conway to Willy discussing different accounts of cavalry movements during the Civil War, General Robert E. Lee's wartime decisions, and masonic meetings.
Letter, Catlett Conway to Willy, Richmond, VA, January 20, 1896 (Ms2012-039)
Letter from Conway Catlett to Willy, adding to an account of Custer's raid of Charlottesville that Willy requested in the Dispatch, answered by Mr. Clem Morton. Concludes with Catlett's opinion on going to war with England over the country of…
Letter, Catlett Conway to Willy, Richmond, VA, January 14, 1896 (Ms2012-039)
Letter, Catlett Conway to Willy, Richmond, VA, November 14, 1895 (Ms2012-039)
Letter, Catlett Conway to Willy, Richmond, VA, July 4, 1895 (Ms2012-039)
Letter, Catlett Conway to Willy, Richmond, VA, March 14, 1895 (Ms2012-039)
Letter, Catlett Conway to Willy, Richmond, VA, February 27, 1895 (Ms2012-039)
Letter, Catlett Conway to Willy, Richmond, VA, January 15, 1895 (Ms2012-039)
Letter, Catlett Conway to Brother, Richmond, VA, August 30, 1894 (Ms2012-039)
Letter, Catlett Conway to Willy, Richmond, VA, March 17, 1894 (Ms2012-039)
Letter, Catlett Conway to Brother, Richmond, VA, September 3, 1893 (Ms2012-039)
Letter, Catlett Conway to Willy, Richmond, VA, November 10, 1892 (Ms2012-039)
Military Order, Appointment of Robert T. Preston to rank of Captain in the 5th Militia of the Commonwealth, signed by William B. Giles, Governor, Va, November 3, 1829 (Ms1992-003)
Military Order, Appointment of Robert T. Preston to rank of Lieutenant Colonel in Virginia Militia, signed by David Campbell, Governor, Va, May 26, 1837 (Ms1992-003)
Military Order, Appointment of Robert T. Preston to rank of Colonel in the Virginia Militia, signed by John M. Patton, Lieutenant Governor, Va, May 25, 1840 (Ms1992-003)
Invitation, Inauguration Ball, Miss Virginia T. Preston, March 5, 1849 (Ms1992-003)
Invitation to Miss Virginia T. Preston to the Grand Inauguration Ball of Zachary Taylor (U.S. President) and Millard Filmore (Vice-President), March 5, 1849.
Certificate, by Governor John Letches regarding the commission to Colonel for Robert Preston, Va, May 5, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Special Order, No. 45: Assigning Robert Preston to duty at Lynchburg by order of Maj. General Lee, May 11, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Military Order, No 7: Assumption of Command, Signed JA Early, Colonel Commanding, Lynchburg, Va, May 17, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Lynchburg, Statement of assumption of command of the Virginia Volunteers mustered into service in Lynchburg. Col. R.C.W. Radford will take charge of the companies of cavalry and Col. Robert T. Preston will take charge of the companies of infantry.…
Military Order, Order No. 4: List of eight rules to be observed in camps and quarters of the Va. Volunteers, Signed by JA Early, Head Quarters, Lynchburg, Va, May 18, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Military Order, Order No. 3: Organization of local companies under Col. Preston, Signed by JA Early, Head Quarters, Lynchburg, Va, May 18, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Military Order, Lieutenant Col. R. S. Brinks under the command of Robert Preston, Signed by JA Early, Head Quarters, Va. Forces, May 18, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Military Order, No 4: Private Gillian M. Burwell is assigned to the position of secretary, by order of Robert Preston, Camp Lee, Va, May 19, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Military Order, Sergeant Thomas Lewis appointed to Sergeant Major, by order of Robert Preston, Head Quarters, Camp Lee, May 19, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Military Order, Lt. Edmund Goods is appointed to Captain of the Regiment, by order of Robert T. Preston, Camp Lee, Va, May 19, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Military Order, No 7: Regarding the ratification or rejection of the Ordinance of Secession, Signed JA Early, Commanding Colonel, May 20, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Head Quarters, Virginia Volunteers, Lynchburg. Orders, Collection of the votes of all persons in the military service of the State regarding the ratification or rejection of the Ordinance of Secession as well as the amendment to the Constitution of…
Military Order, No 5: All company officers of the regiment will take rank in several grades according to the date when each company was mustered, Levels A - K, Camp Lee, Va, May 20, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Military Order, No 8: Regarding Office Hours, Signed R.C. Allen, Camp Lee, May 23, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Camp Lee, Reminder to those applying to at the Head Quarters of the commandant, Regiment is reminded office hours are strictly limited to times noted on order of the day. Signed: R. C. Allen, May 23, 1861.
Military Order, No 7: Captain Fleming Gardner appointed Adjutant General of Virginia Volunteers, Signed JA Early, Col. Commanding, May 23, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Military Order, No 8: Regarding Movement of Companies, Signed JA Early, Col. Commanding, May 25, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Head Quarters, Va. Volunteers, Order No. 8, Instructions that Capt. Jordan's and Hughes' companies are no longer attached to Col. Robert Preston's regiment and must move to Richmond by railroad. Capt. Kent's and Capt. Williams' companies will move in…
Military Order, Order No. 10 by Col Robert T. Preston, May 26, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Order No. 10, Instructions for the camp to be ready to march out at 4 o'clock tomorrow morning. By order of Col. Robert T. Preston, May 26, 1861.
Special Order, No. 11: List of men temporarily assigned to extra duty in the quarter masters dept. by order of General Bonham, Camp Pickens, May 28, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
From: Head Quarters, Department of Alexandria, Camp Pickens. Special Order: List of men temporarily detailed on extra duty in the Quarter Masters. Department. Includes Col. Preston and some of his regiment. By order of General Bonham, Signed: Thomas…
Military Order, Instructions for Col. Preston to detail some of his men to 8 o'clock guard duty, by order of Brig. General Bonham, Signed by Sam. W. Melton, Department of Alexandria, Camp Pickens, Va, May 28, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Military Order, Instructions for Men in Col. Preston's Regiment, Signed by Sam. W. Melton, Department of Alexandria, Camp Pickens, Va, May 28, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Military Order, Instructions and Expectations of Companies During the 8 o'clock AM Guard Duty Patrol, By Order of Thomas Jordan, Department of Alexandria, Camp Pickens, Va, May 28, 1861 [copy 2] (Ms1992-003)
Military Order, Instructions and Expectations of Companies During the 8 o'clock AM Guard Duty Patrol, By Order of Thomas Jordan, Department of Alexandria, Camp Pickens, Va, May 28, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
Military Order, Order No. 11: Instructions Regarding Men Firing Guns and Pistols Within the Encampment, By Order of Robert T. Preston, May 28, 1861 (Ms1992-003)
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