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The Howe Account Documented by Cassel
A receipt/ contract where Cassel is boarding and feeding Captain William Howe's stallion.
Cassel Church Proposal
Building Proposal for a church. Jacob Cassel wrote the dimensions and was a member of the Building Committee.
Jacob Cassel Land Certification, April 16th, 1872
A certification made by George Atkins that a fence running along the south of his land was not jointly owned by him and Cassel, but belongs only to Cassel.
Jacob Cassel's Article of Agreement, May 19th, 1868
An agreement between Jacob Cassel and Jasper and Goodell. Cassel hires Jasper and Goodell to work for him, the agreement covers the contract of work and payment.
Cassel's Smyth County 1881 Taxes
Jacob Cassel's tax receipt for Smyth County for 1881.
Chaille Photo Album 2
Photo album of family friends of Dr. Chaille.
Chaille Photo Album 1
Photo album of Dr. Chaille and his family.
Miscellaneous Photo 2
A picture of Caroline Preston? Lexington, Kentucky, Spetember 1862
Miscellaneous Photo 1
Mrs. (??) Preston
Special Orders from Louisianna Headquarters
Special Orders from Louisianna Headquarters that anythng that belonged to Dr. Chaille that is in possession of military authorities must be returned to him.
Newpaper Clipping
Newspaper clipping about a woman in Mississippi who cared for her family despite hardship and disease.
Graduation Speech 1899
A graduation speech Chaille gives to the graduating class of 1889. The students were medical students.
Letter from the Honorable Alexander Randall, Annapolis, MD, October 31, 1877
Informs Dr. Chaille of the results of Alexander Randall's investigation of any person named "Peter Chaille" in the eastern shores of Maryland.
Letter from Henry R. Rand, Macon, GA, February 4, 1865
Mr. Rand admits to defrauding Dr. Chaille of $744 but pleads for leniency
Letter from Mary Owen Preston, Lexington, October 5, 1862
Discusses the confederate evacuation of Lexington and includes a picture of Mrs. William Preston and Caroline Preston.
Letter from J. W. Nicholson, Baton Rouge, LA, June 11, 1903
Thanks Dr. Chaille for two addresses he made. One was to soldiers, the other was to the State Medical Association.
Letter from Marvin T. Myers, Richmond, October 12, 1862
Discusses fight at Leesburg with Lee.
Letter from W.R. Morrison, St Charles Hotel, New Orleans, LA, July 8, 1877
Informs Dr. Chaille of when his testimony is required (for an apparent congressional hearing).
Letter from Stanford E. Chaille to Professor Albert B Miles, M.D., New Orleans, LA, 1894
Letter of recommendation for Dr. Warren Stowe.
Letter from Stanford E. Chaille to Colonel Charles Chaille Long, Asheville, NC, October 15, 1889
Discusses Chaille family lineage. Includes many specific questions about the Chaille family.
Letter from Mr. Legare, Mobile, April 20, 1864
Discusses a Confederate coward and the current state of New Orleans.
Letter from Mr. Legare, Farmington, April 30, 1862
Discusses Mr. Legare's travels through Union held New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
Letter from Henry Hacksford, New Orleans, LA, May 17, 1862
Another letter that advises Dr. Chaille to return to New Orleans.
Letter from General Randall L. Gibson, Washington, D.C., December 25, 1876
Asks Dr. Chaille to analyze the Republican officers and returns board from a recent election. This letter apparently refers to Republican attempts to shut out former Confederate Democrats from power in Louisiana (postmarked envelope included).
Letter from Alcee Fortier, New Orleans, LA, November 1, 1899
Describes the origins of the name "Chaille." According to Alcee Fortier, Chaille derives from the French word for flint.
Letter from Stanford E. Chaille to a Mr. Barker, New Orleans, LA, March 22, 1883
Requests a copy of the Medical News and apologizes for previous abruptness.
Letter from "A.L.N.," New Orleans, LA, May 14, 1862
Advises Dr. Chaille to return to New Orleans.
Confederate marriage license for Stanford E. Chaille and Mary L. Napier
Marriage certificate of Dr. Stanford Chaille and Mary L. Napier in 1863.
"Biographical Sketch of Dr. Chaille"
A short biography of Dr. Stanford Chaille.
Chaille Manuscript resume
Chaille's resume. Lists his personal information as well as the positions and careers he's held.
Stanford E. Chaille's biographical/genealogical information
Chaille's genealogical information.
Specials Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
Specials Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
Snack Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
Snack Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
"Dining on the N&W" Dinner Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
"Dining on the N&W" Dinner Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
"Dining on the N&W" Dinner Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
"Dining on the N&W" Dinner Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
"The Cavalier" Luncheon Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
"The Cavalier" Luncheon Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
"The Powhatan Arrow" Dinner Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
"The Powhatan Arrow" Dinner Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
"The Cavalier" Dinner Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
"The Cavalier" Dinner Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
Coffe Shop Club Car Menu
Coffe Shop Club Car Menu
Norfolk and Western Railway Dining Car Check
Norfolk and Western Railway Dining Car Check. Two blank checks that are only allowed to be used for government meals or for purchase orders made by members of the armed forces.
"The Cavalier" Breakfast Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
The Cavalier Breakfast Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
Breakfast Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
Breakfast Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
Beverage Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway
Beverage Menu for Norfolk and Western Railway.
Report of events after the Cordie Cheek lynching by A. E. Barnett, No date
Report of events after the Cordie Cheek lynching.
Summary of events by A. E. Barnett, No date
Extensive summary of the event where A. E. Barnett interviewed several men involved in the Cordie Cheek case.
Official report of events by Dr. Arthur Raper, No date
Official report by Dr. Arthur Raper. Focuses on events leading up to the lynching and the public response in Maury County.
Summary of events by Thomas E. Jones, No date
Summary of the events from the assault allegation to the kidnapping and the lynching. Includes the grand jury of the case.
Interview conducted by Thomas E. Jones of James L. Garret, January 10th, 1934
Interview with James L. Garret. Garret was hauling hay in a truck when he was stopped by the mob and he witnessed the lynching of Cordie Cheek.
Interviews conducted by Thomas E. Jones of Dixie Stone, Fate Cheek, and Dr. Alva W. Taylor, March 18th, 1934
Two interviews of Dixie Stone, Fate Cheek, and Dr. Alva W. Taylor about the events of Cordie Cheek's lynching. They discuss the men who were looking for Cordie and the family members they violently interrogated to find him.
Oral History with Irving Linwood Peddrew III, November 29, 2002 (Ms2003-011)
Irving Linwood Peddrew III was the first black student at Virginia Tech