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Yonson Family Receipt 5, May 9th, 1803
Receipt of payment by Baltzer Yonson, 1803.
Yonson Family Receipt 4, 1816
Receipt of payment of Baltzer Yonson to the Clerk of Waythe Superior Court for copying two orders of attendance.
Yonson Family Receipt 3, 1815
Receipt of payment of Baltzer Yonson to the Clerk of Waythe Superior Court.
Yonson Family Receipt 2, 1815
Receipt written by Baltzer Yonson in 1815.
Yonson Family Receipt 1, 1815
Receipt written by Baltzer Yonson in 1815.
Loose pages from the James E. Yates Account Book (Ms1940-032)
Loose pages from the account book of James E. Yates.
James E. Yates Account Book (Ms1940-032) (jpgs)
This collection consists of an account book maintained by James E. Yates, a livestock trader in Rappahannock County, Virginia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Included are names of customers, as well as dates, descriptions, and amounts…
James E. Yates Account Book (Ms1940-032) (PDF)
This collection consists of an account book maintained by James E. Yates, a livestock trader in Rappahannock County, Virginia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Included are names of customers, as well as dates, descriptions, and amounts…
A Letter from Cheyenne Wu, C02309, (Ms2008-020)
A handwritten letter from Cheyenne Wu from Shanghai, China. The cover has the words "I will remember VT." The inside a positive message of remembrance with a heart at the top. The back has a drawing of people holding hands.
Hydrographic Survey of Mill Pond on New River for Washington Mills Fries, VA, 1922 (Ms1989-039)
A map showing the water depth of the mill pond for the Fries Textile Plant.
Smithfield Historic Structure Report
Historic structure report on Smithfield, prepared by Gibson Worhsam for the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities (now Preservation Virginia) in 2000.
Historic Structures Report: Log Outbuilding at Solitude
Historic structure report on the log outbuilding on the Solitude property in Blacksburg, Virginia. The report was completed by Gibson Worsham in June 1989.
Solitude: Historic Structure Report
Historic structure report on Solitude, created between 2000 and 2009. A print version of this report is available in Special Collections and University Archives, LD5655 .A4 2000z.
Memoir Volume 3, John Henning Woods, c. 1865 (Ms2017-030)
This final volume of Woods' memoir describes his imprisonment, trial, sentence, postponement of punishment, and his final stay of execution furnished from Jefferson Davis.
Memoir Volume 2, John Henning Woods, c. 1865 (Ms2017-030)
The second of Woods' three memoir volumes covers his early service with the 36th Alabama, the creation of the "Home Circle," and his discovery and imprisonment.
Memoir Volume 1, John Henning Woods, c. 1865 (Ms2017-030)
The first of three memoir volumes begins with an overview of Woods' life and political opinions prior to and during the beginning stages of the war, ending with his conscription and forced assignment into the Confederate army.
White Journal, John Henning Woods, 1856-1873 (Ms2017-030)
Spanning from 1856 to July of 1873, this journal provides an autobiography describing Woods' family and life from childhood. It also contains poetry, notes in shorthand, a few diary entries from during the war, and a brief description of his life…
Blue Journal, John Henning Woods, 1864 (Ms2017-030)
Covering the period of Woods' imprisonment from March to July of 1864, this diary contains thorough entries on genealogy, Woods' thoughts on slavery, poetry, detailed drawings, and descriptions of home and prison.
Day By Day Journal, John Henning Woods, 1861 (Ms2017-030)
Spanning from January 1 through December 31, 1861, this journal contains a short description of Woods' daily activities, including his thoughts on the political situation, notes in shorthand, and monetary accounts.
Card from Sioux City Dispatchers
Sent to Blacksburg and Virginia Tech Police Departments
Letter, Lewis Wood to his wife from Covington, Kentucky, April 8, 1863 (Ms1991-011)
A two page letter from Lewis Wood to his wife describing items and money that have been sent home.
Letter, Lewis Wood to his wife from Kansas City, Missouri, February 24, 1862 (Ms1991-011)
A two page letter from Lewis Wood to his wife discussing the company's movement to Kentucky.
Letter, Lewis Wood to his wife from Platte City, Missouri, February 16, 1862 (Ms1991-011)
A two page letter from Lewis Wood to his wife detailing an experience he had at a slave auction.
Letter, Lewis Wood to his wife from Hudson, Missouri, January 28, 1862 (Ms1991-011)
A two page letter from Lewis Wood to his wife describing life in Missouri, including meeting slaves for worship.
Letter, Lewis Wood to his wife en route to Missouri, January 15, 1862 (Ms1991-011)
A two page letter from Lewis Wood to his wife describing his journey with the company through Missouri.
Letter, Lewis Wood to his wife from Camp Dennison, Ohio, January 13, 1862 (Ms1991-011)
A three page letter from Lewis Wood to his wife informing her of the company's movement to Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas.
Letter, Lewis Wood to his wife from Camp Dennison, Ohio, January 12, 1862 (Ms1991-011)
A three page letter from Lewis Wood to his wife discussing the sending of money through the mail.
Letter, Lewis Wood to his wife from Camp Dennison, Ohio, January 3, 1862 (Ms1991-011)
A four page letter from Lewis Wood to his wife discussing company movements and life at Camp Dennison.
Memo From a Surveyor, 1973 (Ms1989-039)
A memorandum from a surveyor regarding work he was contracted to do for the mill.
Note from a Surveyor, 1973 (Ms1989-039)
A note from a surveyor hired by the mill
Plat Showing Corrected Calls of Branch and Calls of Control Traverse and Their Relationship to One Another, 1966 (Ms1989-039)
A map of a piece of land in Fries giving landmarks by which a survey could be conducted.
Plat Showing Corrected Calls of Branch and Calls of Control Traverse and Their Relationship to One Another, 1960 (Ms1989-039)
A map of a piece of land in Fries giving landmarks by which a survey could be conducted.
Revised Plat Showing Corrected Calls of Branch and Calls of Control Traverse and Their Relationship to One Another, 1966 (Ms1989-039)
A map of a piece of land in Fries giving landmarks by which a survey could be conducted.
Letter Accompanying the Plats of Parcels of Land Being Sold to Employees, 1966 (Ms1989-039)
A letter explaining some features of plat drawn up by a surveyor on behalf of the mill.
Plat Showing Portion of Public Alleyway to be Legally Closed and Proposed Relocation with Appropriate Lot Conveyances to be Made by the Washington Mills Company, 1973 (Ms1989-039)
A map of a piece of land in Fries being repurposed, and a propsed alternate location for carrying out the original purpose of the property being sold.
Description of a Land Parcel, 1973 (Ms1989-039)
A text description of a parcel of land owned formerly by the Washington Mills Company, which was being to sold to the employee who had been renting it and the house on it.