Box 2
Container
Contains 129 Results:
Francis Preston to "Dear Brother," Gen. John Preston, in Richmond. Refers to Negroes going to Horseshoe and the possibility of hiring additional ones in Richmond. Talks of Kentucky's advantages and disadvantages, and a planned trip to the springs,, December 28, 1803.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 10
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 28, 1803.
Wm. Preston to "Dear Brother," Gen. John Preston, at Horseshoe. Refers to breeding one of William's mares, plans for traveling to Smithfield,, June 1, 1804.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 11
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 1, 1804.
William Munford to Gen. John Preston at Horseshoe Bottom, Montgomery County. Refers to Napoleon Bonaparte's victories; family matters; land in Ohio. Richland,, June 12, 1804.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 11
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 12, 1804.
James McDowell to [his brother-in-law] Gen. John Preston in Montgomery County. Concerns land purchases from Mr. Brown, McDowell's travel plans to Ohio. Rockbridge,, February 17, 1805.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 12
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, 1805.
Bowker Preston to Gen. John Preston in Montgomery County. Concerns brandy purchased from Preston by John Hook. Montgomery Court House,, June 4, 1805.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 12
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, 1805.
Wm. Radford to [his brother-in-law] Gen. John Preston. Concerns Radford's course of study at Washington Academy and planned attendance at William and Mary. Washington Academy,, August 1, 1805.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 12
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:
August 1, 1805.
Thomas Preston to "Dear Brother," Gen. John Preston, at Horseshoe, Montgomery County. Concerns goods that Thomas was to purchase for his mother in Lexington and Richmond. Lexington,, December 8, 1805.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 13
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 8, 1805.
John Radford to [his brother-in-law] Gen. John at Horshoe Bottom, Montgomery County. Concerns land dealings in Chesmont County [Kentucky?]. Washington Township, Chesmont County,, September 25, 1805.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 13
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 25, 1805.
John Smith to Col. John Preston in Montgomery City. Requests Smith's wife's part of the estate of her late grandfather. Fayette County, Kentucky,, December 21, 1805.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 13
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 21, 1805.
John Lewis to Gen. John Preston at Horseshoe. Introduces Mr. Piersh[?], a Russian botanist on a botanical expedition,, August 4, 1806.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 14
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:
August 4, 1806.