Box 2
Container
Contains 129 Results:
James Breckenridge to [his cousin] Gen. John Preston in Richmond. Refers to Col. [Nicholas?] visiting the springs in the summer; includes a list of accounts as a postscript. Fincastle,, May 19, 1810.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 17
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 19, 1810.
Carlton Radford to [his brother-in-law] Gen. John Preston in Richmond. Asks for money for college expenses. Washington Academy,, May 27, 1810.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 17
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 27, 1810.
Promissory note for a sum to be paid for a slave. Signed Charles Taylor and J. Preston,, June 9, 1810.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 18
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 9, 1810.
Francis Preston to [his brother] Gen. John Preston in Richmond. Encloses a power of attorney from William Trigg, executor of William King; concerns various law suits against Trigg and King. Abington,, November 10, 1810.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 18
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 10, 1810.
Carlton T. Radford to [his brother-in-law] Gen. John Preston in Richmond. Reports on problems with the hemp harvest at Horseshoe. Abingdon,, November 27, 1810.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 18
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 27, 1810.
William Temple to Gen. J. Preston. Requests the return of a promissory note for the sum of $250,, December 28, 1810.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 18
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, 1810.
Francis Preston to "Dear Brother," Gen. John Preston. Tells of a trip to Horseshoe to check on John Preston's farm; Mr. Champ's difficulties with the slaves; hiring a new person to help Champ. Wythe Courthouse,, Janaury 17, 1811.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 19
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:
Janaury 17, 1811.
Moses Jackson to Gen. J. Preston. Requests that Preston intercede on his behalf with the authorities, gaining his freedom from jail. Richmond,, April 2, 1811.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 19
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 2, 1811.
Susan McDowell to [her uncle], Gen. John Preston in Richmond. Congratulates him on his marriage to Mrs. Mayo; refers to Susan's visit to Staunton. Cherry Grove,, May 14, 1811.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 19
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 14, 1811.
Gen. John Preston to "My dear Son," William R. Preston in Rockbridge. Requests that William return home, taking leave of his aunt, uncle, and cousins on the best of terms to begin attending Mr. Crutchfield's school in Bath County. Richmond,, May 16, 1811.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 20
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 16, 1811.