Box 2
Container
Contains 129 Results:
"Articles given to the Negroes at the Horseshoe;" Lists articles of clothing given to slaves, December 1817
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 33
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The Didier Collection of Preston Family Papers includes papers of James Patton, Patton's grandson William Preston, and Preston's eldest son, John Preston, all of Montgomery County, Virginia. The Preston family was important in the surveying, settlement, military affairs, and government of Southwest Virginia in the 18th and 19th centuries. Their papers consist of business and legal documents, surveys, and correspondence. Much of the collection relates to John Preston (1764-1827), treasurer of...
Dates:
December 1817
Account of Gen. Preston with Charles [Purcell?], February 25, 1818
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 34
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The Didier Collection of Preston Family Papers includes papers of James Patton, Patton's grandson William Preston, and Preston's eldest son, John Preston, all of Montgomery County, Virginia. The Preston family was important in the surveying, settlement, military affairs, and government of Southwest Virginia in the 18th and 19th centuries. Their papers consist of business and legal documents, surveys, and correspondence. Much of the collection relates to John Preston (1764-1827), treasurer of...
Dates:
February 25, 1818
Received of Mr. Preston, payment for pantaloons; Signed John Curry, April 18, 1818
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 34
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The Didier Collection of Preston Family Papers includes papers of James Patton, Patton's grandson William Preston, and Preston's eldest son, John Preston, all of Montgomery County, Virginia. The Preston family was important in the surveying, settlement, military affairs, and government of Southwest Virginia in the 18th and 19th centuries. Their papers consist of business and legal documents, surveys, and correspondence. Much of the collection relates to John Preston (1764-1827), treasurer of...
Dates:
April 18, 1818
Received of Gen. Preston, payment for one great coat; Signed P. Shipard; Richmond, November 16, 1818
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 34
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The Didier Collection of Preston Family Papers includes papers of James Patton, Patton's grandson William Preston, and Preston's eldest son, John Preston, all of Montgomery County, Virginia. The Preston family was important in the surveying, settlement, military affairs, and government of Southwest Virginia in the 18th and 19th centuries. Their papers consist of business and legal documents, surveys, and correspondence. Much of the collection relates to John Preston (1764-1827), treasurer of...
Dates:
November 16, 1818
William Radford to [his brother-in-law], Gen. John Preston; Informs Preston that Radford will become president of the Farmers Bank in Lynchburg; requests that his name be withdrawn as a candidate for director of the Bank of Virginia; Lynchburg, December 20, 1818
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 35
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The Didier Collection of Preston Family Papers includes papers of James Patton, Patton's grandson William Preston, and Preston's eldest son, John Preston, all of Montgomery County, Virginia. The Preston family was important in the surveying, settlement, military affairs, and government of Southwest Virginia in the 18th and 19th centuries. Their papers consist of business and legal documents, surveys, and correspondence. Much of the collection relates to John Preston (1764-1827), treasurer of...
Dates:
December 20, 1818
William Norwell to John Brockenbrough in Richmond; Concerns choice of directors for the Bank of Virginia; Lynchburg, December 24, 1818
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 35
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The Didier Collection of Preston Family Papers includes papers of James Patton, Patton's grandson William Preston, and Preston's eldest son, John Preston, all of Montgomery County, Virginia. The Preston family was important in the surveying, settlement, military affairs, and government of Southwest Virginia in the 18th and 19th centuries. Their papers consist of business and legal documents, surveys, and correspondence. Much of the collection relates to John Preston (1764-1827), treasurer of...
Dates:
December 24, 1818
Mary P. Lewis to "Dear Brother," Gen. John Preston; Requests legal advice on the acquisition of a piece of property; Sweet Springs, February 17, 1819
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 35
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The Didier Collection of Preston Family Papers includes papers of James Patton, Patton's grandson William Preston, and Preston's eldest son, John Preston, all of Montgomery County, Virginia. The Preston family was important in the surveying, settlement, military affairs, and government of Southwest Virginia in the 18th and 19th centuries. Their papers consist of business and legal documents, surveys, and correspondence. Much of the collection relates to John Preston (1764-1827), treasurer of...
Dates:
February 17, 1819
Received of John Preston, payment for bank stock; Signed Carter B. Page. Richmond, June 19, 1819
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 35
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The Didier Collection of Preston Family Papers includes papers of James Patton, Patton's grandson William Preston, and Preston's eldest son, John Preston, all of Montgomery County, Virginia. The Preston family was important in the surveying, settlement, military affairs, and government of Southwest Virginia in the 18th and 19th centuries. Their papers consist of business and legal documents, surveys, and correspondence. Much of the collection relates to John Preston (1764-1827), treasurer of...
Dates:
June 19, 1819
Promissory note of James G. Swann to John Preston, January 20, 1820
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 36
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The Didier Collection of Preston Family Papers includes papers of James Patton, Patton's grandson William Preston, and Preston's eldest son, John Preston, all of Montgomery County, Virginia. The Preston family was important in the surveying, settlement, military affairs, and government of Southwest Virginia in the 18th and 19th centuries. Their papers consist of business and legal documents, surveys, and correspondence. Much of the collection relates to John Preston (1764-1827), treasurer of...
Dates:
January 20, 1820
Sarah P. Preston to "Dear Father," Gen. John Preston; Concerns school and vacation activities, family affairs; Cherry Grove, May 8, 1820
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 36
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The Didier Collection of Preston Family Papers includes papers of James Patton, Patton's grandson William Preston, and Preston's eldest son, John Preston, all of Montgomery County, Virginia. The Preston family was important in the surveying, settlement, military affairs, and government of Southwest Virginia in the 18th and 19th centuries. Their papers consist of business and legal documents, surveys, and correspondence. Much of the collection relates to John Preston (1764-1827), treasurer of...
Dates:
May 8, 1820