Richmond (Va.)

Primarily nineteenth century correspondence, legal documents, memorandums, photographs, and miscellaneous papers from the Allmand Family of Norfolk, Virginia. Also includes three 1828-1843 ledger books of John Allmand, one 1837-1840 letter book of John Allmand, and one book of religious interpretation, likely written by Reverend John Singer Wallace. This collection also includes legal documents from the Estate of William Keeling and the Stone family.

Typed copies of documents relating to Captain Arthur Emmerson between 1795 and 1864, including general orders, military correspondence, records of military pay, and a supplement to an eyewitness account of the Battle of Craney Island. A majority of the documents were written between 1813 and 1835.

Ten handwritten diaries from 1858 to 1914. Entries typically include observations on the weather, reports and commentary on current events, descriptions of Walker's medical and agricultural work, and Walker's personal thoughts.

Letters, photographs, publications, newspaper clippngs, and other materials relating to the Blow and Cook families of Norfolk, Virginia.

One 1839 letter regarding the sender's inquiry to hear about the case of Captain Thomas Hubert.

Four 19th century circulars concerning events in and around Hampton Roads, Virginia.

Mid-1940s correspondence, largely from secretary Don C. Harrison regarding memberships and annual dues to the Charles H. Consolvo Tent of the Circus Saints and Sinners Club of America in Norfolk, Virginia. The collection includes a few ephemeral items from 1940 to 1951 including a menu, booklet, and newspaper clipping.

The Code of Virginia, revised codes, and supplements to the Code, ranging in date between 1803 and 1942.

Three early 19th century business letters concerning the sale of tobacco and fish in Richmond, Virginia.

Fifty-three letters written between the Page and Jones families. Frequent correspondents include Edmonia Lee Page Neilson, Mary Ann Mason Jones, Hall Neilson, and Jane Byrd Page. Most of the correspondence was sent between Richmond, Virginia and Washington, D. C.