Box 2
Container
Contains 129 Results:
Thomas Preston to "Dear Sir" [W. Preston Smith?] at the Treasury Office in Richmond. Concerns a note due at the bank. Lexington. On the same sheet: J. Preston to "Dear Preston" [W. Preston Smith]. Concerns a coming trip to Hot Springs because of rheumatic pain,, July 17, 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:
July 17, 1811.
Mathias Lane to Gen. J. Preston in Richmond. Concerns squatters burning timber and selling the ashes on Preston's land in Kentucky; requests a power of attorney to remove the squatters. Glasgow, Kentucky,, August 5, 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:
August 5, 1811.
James Preston to "Dear Brother," Gen. John Preston in Richmond. Concerns the purchase of a piece of property, for which he requests payment. Smithfield,, October 27, 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:
October 27, 1811.
"Extract from H. Crutchfield's Books, requested by General Preston, in Order to know precisely the Expense of his three sons for one year." Costs of John Preston's sons to go to school; lists tuition, board, lodging, shoes, clothing, etc.,, 1811-1812.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 20a
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:
1811-1812.
Promissory note to Robert Gamble. Signed J. Preston,, January 14, 1812.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 21
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 14, 1812.
Thomas Preston to "Dear Brother," Gen. John Preston in Richmond. Concerns a piece of property for sale; military promotions. Lexington,, Febraury 16, 1812.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 21
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:
Febraury 16, 1812.
Bill (and receipt) to John and Joseph Boyce. Treasury Office, Richmond,, June 20, 1812.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 22
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 20, 1812.
Cornelius Brown to Gen. John Preston in Richmond. Reports on affairs at Horseshoe Bottom. Horseshoe Bottom,, July 11, 1812.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 22
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:
July 11, 1812.
Gr. Smith to Gen. John Preston in Richmond. Fragment,, July 15, 1812.
Item — Box: 2, Folder: 22
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:
July 15, 1812.