Box 2
Container
Contains 129 Results:
Elizabeth Ann Cabell Preston to [her husband], Gen. John Preston in Richmond. Concerns family and farming matters,, September 22, 1812.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 23
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:
September 22, 1812.
William Preston and John Preston to "Dear Father," Gen. John Preston in Richmond. Lysander Smith to "Dear Cousin," Gen. John Preston [3 letters on 1 sheet]. Relate happenings at Mr. Crutchfield's school. Bath County,, October 1, 1812.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 23
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:
October 1, 1812.
Gen. John Preston to [his son] Whitley Preston at Horsehoe bottom, Montgomery County. Concerns Whitley's staying with his father during the winter. Richmond,, November 9, 1812.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 23
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 9, 1812.
Gen. John Preston to [his son] Whitley Preston at Horseshoe Bottom, Montgomery County. Concerns farming affairs at Horseshoe Bottom; requests that Whitley come to Richmond to see the General Assembly. Richmond,, December 4, 1812.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 23
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 4, 1812.
Bill to General Preston for coal. Signed John Potts,, December 1812.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 24
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 1812.
Received of Minor Carey, a load of coal. Signed J. Preston. Richmond,, December 15, 1812.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 24
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 15, 1812.
Draft of a letter [from John Preston?] to an unspecified party. Concerns problems with a requested loan of public funds. Richmond,, March 26, 1813.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 25
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:
March 26, 1813.
John Brockenbough [president, Bank of Virginia] to John Preston and Samuel Shepard. Concerns a loan for the Commonwealth of Virginia,, June 4, 1813.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 25
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 4, 1813.
Promissory note to James McDowell [Moffatt?]. Signed J. Preston and James McDowell,, September 21, 1813.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 25
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:
September 21, 1813.
Memorandum of property at the Upper Horseshoe Bottom. Includes slaves, livestock, farm implements,, November 30, 1813.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 25
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 30, 1813.