David Bailey letter to the Friends of Cedar Creek, 1812 March 26
Bailey, David, 1776-1854; Cedar Creek Monthly Meeting; Nixon, Samuel; Whitfield, Benjamin
.Letter of David Bailey to the Friends of Cedar Creek written from Prince George, March 3, 1812. Bailey informs the Meeting that the blacks in the care of Samuel Nixon need to leave the area and that they have expressed a desire to settle in Pennsylvania. Bailey says Nixon will bring the people to Cedar Creek as he understands "some friends with Waggons are about to set out from your parts to the western Country ..." Bailey writes that Nixon will explain the case of these people when he arrives.
Bailey, David, 1776-1854.
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
1812-03-26
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Cedar Creek (Va.)
Autobiographical essay of Robert Anderson Bright
Bright, Robert Anderson, 1839-1904.
Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870.
Pickett, George E. (George Edward), 1825-1875.
Freedman’s Savings and Trust Company.
Slavery--Virginia.
Slaves--Virginia.
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Reminisences of Robert Anderson Bright written for his grandchildren. Bright, a planter from Williamsburg, served in the Civil War on the staff of General Pickett. His reminisence relates that service and how he surrendered at Appomatox with General Lee. Bright expresses in detail his attitudes about slavery and the lives of some of his slaves after emancipation.
Bright, Robert Anderson, 1839-1904.
Helen M. Anderson Papers, 1818-1912. MS 1989.13
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
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Will of Robert Southall Bright, 1912 June
Bright, Caroline De Beelen, d. 1932.
Bright, Robert Southall, 1872-1943--Estate.
Wills.
Copy of the will of Robert Southall Bright, attorney of Philadelphia originally from Williamsburg, Va. Bright names his first wife his executrix and wills the majority of the estate to her. Bright was the son of Robert Anderson Bright of Williamsburg and his wife Nannie (Munford) Bright.
Bright, Robert Southall, 1872-1943.
Helen M. Anderson Papers, 1818-1912. MS 1989.13.
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
1912-06
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Helen Maxwell Anderson letter to Captain Hennessey, 1862 October 3.
Anderson, Helen Maxwell.
Hennessey, Timothy.
United States. Army. Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 5th (1861-1865).
Eastern State Hospital (Va.).
Military occupation.
Wine--Virginia--Williamsburg.
Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Williamsburg (Va.).
Helen Anderson writes to Captain Hennessey of the 5th Pa. Cavalry concerning the removal of her wine from the Lunatic Asylum to his office. She wishes to know if she may still consider herself the owner of the wine.
Anderson, Helen Maxwell.
Helen M. Anderson Papers, 1818-1912. MS 1989.13.
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
1862-10-03.
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S. H. Bayley letter to Corporal Flanigan, [1862 September]
Anderson, Helen Maxwell.
Military occupation.
Wine--Virginia--Williamsburg.
Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Williamsburg (Va.).
S. H. Bayley directs Corporal Flanigan to deliver one bottle of the wine seized from Helen Anderson's house in Williamsburg to Lieutenant Robertson.
Bayley, S. H.
Helen M. Anderson Papers, 1818-1912. MS 1989.13.
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
1862-09
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Lieutenant W. John Simpson letter to Corporal Flanigan, [1862 September].
Anderson, Helen Maxwell.
Military occupation.
Wine--Virginia--Williamsburg.
Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Williamsburg (Va.).
Request of Lieutenant W. John Simpson to release one bottle of the wine seized by Union soldiers from Helen Maxwell Anderson in Williamsburg, Va.
Simpson, W. John.
Helen M. Anderson Papers, 1818-1912. MS 1989.13.
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
1862-09
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Helen M. Anderson letter to Captain Hennessey, [1862, September].
Anderson, Helen Maxwell.
Hennessey, Timothy.
Eastern State Hospital (Va.).
United States. Army. Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 5th (1861-1865).
Helen Anderson writes to Captain Hennessey of the 5th Pennsylvania Cavalry concerning the wine taken from her home by Union soldiers in occupied Williamsburg, Va. She notes that it is in the Lunatic Asylum but that it is being taken from there to be consumed on a regular basis.
Anderson, Helen Maxwell.
Helen M. Anderson Papers, 1818-1912. MS 1989.13.
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
1862-09
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Helen Maxwell Anderson letter to Lieutenant Colonel S. E. Smith, [1862 September].
Anderson, Helen Maxwell.
Dix, John A. (John Adams), 1798-1879.
Smith, S. E., Lieutenant Colonel.
Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Williamsburg (Va.).
Note of Helen Maxwell Anderson asking Lieutenant Colonel Smith to forward a letter to General Dix.
Anderson, Helen Maxwell.
Helen M. Anderson Papers, 1818-1912. MS 1989.13.
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
1862-09
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S. H. Bayley letter to Corporal Flanigan, 1862 September 28.
Anderson, Helen Maxwell.
Military occupation.
Wine--Virginia--Williamsburg.
Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Williamsburg (Va.).
S. H. Bailey writes to Corporal Flanigan directing him to release two bottles of the wine seized by Union soldiers from the home of Helen Maxwell Anderson, in occupied Williamsburg, Va.
Bayley, S. H.
Helen M. Anderson Papers, 1818-1912. MS 1989.13.
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
1862-09-28
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S. H. Bayley letter to Corporal Flanigan, 1862 September 27.
Anderson, Helen Maxwell.
Military occupation.
Wine--Virginia--Williamsburg.
Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Williamsburg (Va.).
S. H. Bayley directs Corporal Flanigan to release one bottle of the wine seized of Helen Maxwell Anderson by Union forces in occupied Williamsburg, Va.
Bayley, S. H.
Helen M. Anderson Papers, 1818-1912. MS 1989.13.
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
1862-09-27
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S. H. Bayley letter to Corporal Flanigan, 1862 September 27.
Anderson, Helen Maxwell.
Military occupation.
Wine--Virginia--Williamsburg.
Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Williamsburg (Va.).
S. H. Bayley writes to Corporal Flanigan directing him to release two bottles of the wine taken from Helen Maxwell Anderson by Union soldiers in occupied Williamsburg, Va.
Bayley, S. H.
Helen M. Anderson Papers, 1818-1912. MS 1989.13.
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
1862-09-27
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S. H. Bayley letter to Corporal Flanigan, 1862 September 27.
Anderson, Helen Maxwell.
Military occupation.
Wine--Virginia--Williamsburg.
Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Williamsburg (Va.).
Letter from S.H. Bayley to Corporal Flanigan requesting the release of six bottles of the wine taken from Mrs. Helen Maxwell Anderson by Union troops in Williamsburg, Va. Possibly forged by a soldier who was not authorised to remove the wine.
Bayley, S. H.
Helen M. Anderson Papers, 1818-1912. MS 1989.13.
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
1862-09-27
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S. H. Bayley letter to Corporal Flanigan, 1862 September 27.
Anderson, Helen Maxwell.
Military occupation.
Wine--Virginia--Williamsburg.
Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Williamsburg (Va.).
Letter of S. H. Bayley, in occupied Williamsburg, directing Corporal Flanigan to release four bottles of the wine taken from Helen Maxwell Anderson.
Bayley, S. H.
Helen M. Anderson Papers, 1818-1912. MS 1989.13.
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
1862-09-27
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S. H. Bayley letter to Corporal Flanigan, 1862 September 26.
Anderson, Helen Maxwell.
Military occupation.
Wine--Virginia--Williamsburg.
Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Williamsburg (Va.).
Letter from S. H. Bayley, Provost Marshal in Williamsburg, to Corporal Flanigan requesting a bottle of Helen Maxwell Anderson's wine.
Bayley, S. H.
Helen M. Anderson Papers, 1818-1912. MS 1989.13.
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
1862-09-26
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An account of the disposal of the wine, sored at the Eastern Lunatic Assylum ...
Anderson, Helen Maxwell.
Military occupation.
Wine--Virginia--Williamsburg.
Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Williamsburg (Va.).
Itemized list of the dispersion of the wine belonging to Helen Maxwell Anderson taken from her house by Union soldiers during the occupation of Williamsburg in 1862.
Helen M. Anderson Papers, 1818-1912. MS 1989.13.
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
1862-09-20
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Lieutenant Colonel S. E. Smith letter, 1862 September 18.
Anderson, Helen Maxwell.
United States. Army. Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 5th (1861-1865).
Military occupation.
Wine--Virginia--Williamsburg.
Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Williamsburg (Va.).
Lieutenant Colonel Smith writes directing that Helen Maxwell Anderson's wines be turned over by Mr. S. Moore to Mr. Douglas and that they will not be made available to Mrs. Anderson.
Smith, S. E., Lieutenant Colonel.
Helen M. Anderson Papers. MS 1989.13.
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
1862-09-18
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Lieutenant Colonel S. E. Smith letter to Lieutenant Simpson, 1862 September 18.
Anderson, Helen Maxwell.
United States. Army. Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 5th (1861-1865).
Military occupation.
Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Williamsburg (Va.).
Lieutenant Colonel Smith directs Lieutenant Simpson to furnish a guard for the home of Helen Maxwell Anderson in Williamsburg, Va.
Smith, S. E., Lieutenant Colonel.
Helen M. Anderson Papers. MS 1989.13.
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
1862-09-18
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Lieutenant W. John Simpson order, 1862 September 15.
Anderson, Helen Maxwell.
Military occupation.
Wine--Virginia--Williamsburg.
Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Williamsburg (Va.).
Order of Lieutenant W. John Simpson, Provost Marshal, in occupied Williamsburg, Va. allowing Helen Maxwell Anderson to withdraw her wines held by Union soldiers.
Simpson, W. John.
Helen M. Anderson Papers. MS 1989.13.
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
1862-09-15
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Lieutenant Colonel S. E. Smith letter to Helen Maxwell Anderson, 1862 September 13.
Anderson, Helen Maxwell.
Eastern State Hospital (Va.).
United States. Army. Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment, 5th (1861-1865).
Military occupation.
Wine--Virginia--Williamsburg.
Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Williamsburg (Va.).
Lieutenant Colonel Smith writes to Mrs. Anderson that the wine removed from her home in Williamsburg by Union forces has been place in the Insane Asylum for safekeeping where she may retrieve it as she has need.
Smith, S. E., Lieutenant Colonel.
Helen M. Anderson Papers. MS 1989.13.
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
1862-09-13
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Helen Maxwell Anderson letter to General Dix, 1862 September 13.
Anderson, Helen Maxwell.
Dix, John A. (John Adams), 1798-1879.
Military occupation.
Wine--Virginia--Williamsburg.
Virginia--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
Williamsburg (Va.).
Helen Anderson writes to General Dix that Union soldiers have broken into her home and stolen a quantity of very valuable wine. She requests General Dix take action to have it returned to her.
Anderson, Helen Maxwell.
Helen M. Anderson Papers. MS 1989.13.
Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
1862-09-13
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