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While I was searching for items to add in the Virginia Books section, I stumbled across several original documents that are now available from booksellers at Alibris and Abebooks. I keep looking for my own family names but haven't (yet) found any! However, ya'll might want to know about the following documents, whether your interest is in one of the family names or in one of the localities. I don't have any additional information about the documents, as I have not personally been in touch with the sellers.

Isn't the internet amazing?! I would never have known where to look for anything like this before!

Obviously, these are unique, one- of- a-kind items, and they may be sold at any time!!

NOTE: I have been very surprised at how quickly these seem to have sold, so if you don't see something that you saw on this page at an earlier date, that means it's already been sold!

Definitely worth a look if these are your families!

1881 + 1883 + 1890 Handwritten Manuscript Journals - Diaries of P. H. GRISHAM, Civil War Veteran, Genealogist of Washington, D. C., Alexandria Virginia, Arkansas and Tennessee
From the Seller: "Good+ Manuscript. 32mo-over 4"-5" tall. Three curious diaries/logs/journals of Peter H. GRISHAM [mustered out a Corporal of the 2nd Kentucky Cavalry. ] Peter tends to write front to back and then change back to front in these 'pocketbook' type journal. Peter meanders making observations, jotting memories, detailing genealogical histories; Mrs. Mary BLEVINS, his sister, some famed people he knew through his father and notes the history of the family's steel works is in the snippets to follow. "July 10th, 1883. My duties have been arduous + have neglected to keep up any diary, regularly. I went to Arkansas-last May was a year-via Baltimore, Harrisburg, Pittsburg, Chicago, St. Louis by RRs and by Steamer too Memphis + by RR to Little Rock + Geary [? ] Ark. to my sister, Mrs. Mary BLEVINS near Pangburn, White Co. Ark? " "July 22nd, 1883-Wrote letter to J. Lundy BROTHERTON, Phila., in reply to his in regard to Benj LUNDY and Elihu and Elijah EMBREE who printed + published the 1st Emancipation newspaper in the US States some 50 years ago....took me to clerk at his great ironworks in 1838....I stayed at his house as a clerk near six years and was present when he died. " "About six years ago Bridget (an Irish girl that sews for them) that G. EATON, was paymaster general under Genl SCOTT killed himself before this: he ran away with the granddght. of his 1st wife. Col. CLARK...knows of it. " July 29th, 1883, Alexandria Va. This ancient city is still inhabited by many of the old Virginia Aristocracy who own the best of the property. The city was mostly of the tory sort I believe in the days of Washington-who attended Church here in the same building I did today....That it sympathized with England and the King may be inferred from the names of the streets-King St., Queen St., Prince.....It was also a strong rebel city during the late war sending about a thousand soldiers into the rebel army under Genl R. E. LEE who lived a few miles above opposite the city of Washington. The pocketbook has a page or two missing, one hinge is loose is written in pencil, blue crayon and pen. A number of pages are financial - stock holdings, monies loaned and repaid. Some more legible than others especially the log parts where he has crossed out information that was no longer relevant. 50+pp. Diary for 1881, also a pocketbook style tells the long tale of the death of Catherine M. MELVILLE and other historically relevant events for Washington City, DC as he writes. 20+pp.Diary for 1890 is for the most part very much like the others."

ALS, From S. P. HUBBARD to Samuel Hart SELDEN, Dated March 6th, 1850, Theological Seminary, Fairfax Co,, Virginia From the seller: "3pp. letter (4th page contains mailing address & postal frank). HUBBARD writes to his old college friend SELDEN, relating his marriage & other changes in his life since they last saw each other. Creased from mailing. Very good."

Original Isle of Wight County Material at Alibris: Auction Catalogue
Catalogue of the Miscellaneous Library of the Late C. B. HAYDEN, Esq., of Smithfield, Isle of Wight County
"...to Which Is Added the Library of a Physician and Scientist, and a Valuable Collection of Engravings and Etchings. Also, Some Very Fine and Handsomely Illuminated Ancient Vellum Medieval Missals, &c. To Be Sold By Auction Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, November 14th, 15th and 16th. NY: 1883."  135p. 1769 lots. 25x16cm, printed wrapper. McKay #3005. Edges chipped & browned, else VG.

Sold! Original TYLER Document Available at Alibris: 
Document Signed by Robert TYLER (1816-77)

Sold! Document Signed by Francis FAUQUIER, 1764
Grant to PATTISON & LINDSEY of Tillotson Parish, Albemarle County
From the Seller: "Partly printed vellum Document, SIGNED "Fran FAUQUIER" 1 page, large folio, Williamsburg, 27 June 1764. A conditional grant in the name of George III to David PATTISON and Jacob LINDSEY, "Church Wardens of the Parish of Tillotson in the County of Albemarle, " of 34 acres in Albemarle County. A 1-3/4 inch elliptical hole in the center and a 3/4 inch semi-circle holes at the sides of center. None the less a Handsome Colonial Document. ---Frances FAUQUIER (1704-1768). Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony and Dominion of Virginia."

Sold! 1661 Indenture
From the Seller: "Very Good. About 25-1/4" x 21". Manuscript document on vellum, signed by G(eorge) WYTHE, Thos. HOG, John STAMFORD and John BLUNT. Mortgage of a house and 3-1/2 acres of land in the Town of Northampton, County of Northton, West Cotton. In Trust for Wm. FISHER. June 22, 1661. A handsome 17th century deed signed by a George WYTHE speculated to be kin (Grandfather? ) of Virginia's George WYTHE, signer of the Declaration of Independence. Signature style is similar. This document came from a collector, who had put together three complete sets of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. He was an authority on the Revolutionary War and it was his reference to the association of Virginia's George WYTHE."

Sold! Deed of Gift. 1749. Slaves
WATSON, HYNES
From the Seller: "John WATSON to Mary Watson HYNES, daughter of (his) wife Mary WATSON. Twenty negros, Sirley, Irish, Juda, Frank, Phil, Nel, Jerry, Toby, Hanner, Dick, Will, Cugger, Tom, Ned, Stephen, Agg, Harry, Cyrus, Murreer, and Betty. Five hundred pounds of current Virginia money. One good feather bed. Furniture. Two large chests. Locks and keys. Two trunks. One desk. Large looking glass. Silver watch. Small brass kettle. Two silver spoons. Twenty head cattle. Twenty head sheep. Young horse. 325 acres of land in Henrico County (Virginia) on Chickahomy swamp and Allen's branch. To be delivered to her at the day of her marriage or when she is 21 years old. A contemporary copy. Manuscript, in ink. 4 pages. 8 x 12-7/8 inches. Water marked laid paper. Separating, edge tears, fold tears overall good condition."

Sold! Military Appointment of Joseph KELLEY to Lieutenant
From the seller: "Date Published: 1828
Description: Very Good Signed 8-1/8 x 7-9/16 inches, embossed state seal, Appointment of "Joseph Kelley" of Wythe county to "Lieutenant" in the thirty-fifth Regiment, nineteenth Brigade, and fifth Division of the said Militia. Signed by "Wm B. Giles" as governor of Virginia and "? ? Pleasants"

Sold! 1853 Virginia Land Grant-Carroll County
From the seller: "Very Good Signed About 11 x 13-1/4 inches, vellum, embossed Virginia state seal attached, printed and manuscript, eighteen and a half acres in Carroll county to Samuel S. FOWLER. Signed: "Jos. JOHNSON" as Governor of Virginia."

Sold! Original Document: Appointment of Samuel HOLMES as Sheriff of Mecklenburg Co., VA, by Peter DANIEL
From the seller: "Very Good Signed 8 x 7 inches, embossed Virginia state seal, Appointment of Samuel Holmes Sen(io)r as Sheriff, Signed: "Peter V. Daniel" as Lieutenant Governor, December 23, 1826."

Sold! Promissory Note, WILSON to HENDERSON, Dated July 31, 1800
From the seller: "[Virginia] PROMISSORY NOTE, DATED JULY 31, 1800. From Nath'l. WILSON to John HENDERSON, for the sum of $103. 20. Hand written document, measuring 8 x 6 1/2 in. , including blind-stamped Virginia revenue marker for ten cents in lower right corner. Very good."

Sold! 1837 Manuscript Document Regarding John McNICKLE Or John McNICHOL as Surgeon in the Virginia State Navy in the Revolutionary War Between the United States and Great Britain and for Such Service His Heirs Are Entitled to 6, 000 Acres...
From the seller: "Very Good Claim investigation & information regarding this alleged Revolutionary War veteran, dated New York July 1837, researcher only identified by initials "P. H. " 168 South Street; regarding the claims of the heirs to McNICHOL; 4 sides; approx. 12 1/2" x 8" size, (four sides of this measurement, 1 mostly blank); some edge, tips wear. old fold lines to paper; overall, in good condition; and interesting Virginia Revolutionary War, genealogy history & reference."

Sold! Original, circa 1880-1890 Prospectus of the Virginia Valley Land and Improvement Company: Broadway, Rockingham County, Virginia in the Rich and Prosperous Shenandoah Valley

Sold! Manuscript Document, Signed By WEEMS, Dated 11 September, 1799
From the Seller: "Folio; (2)pp.; blank integral leaf, docketed on verso. The document, signed by WEEMS, transfers ownership of his house in Dumfries, Virginia, to William SMITH for $50. Parson WEEMS (1759-1825), was a book peddler, biographer of George WASHINGTON, and popularizer of the "Cherry Tree" myth. His signature is scarce, appearing in auction records only three times in the past 40 years (ABPC 1955-1998), twice for the same item. Some wear at edges, separated from the integral leaf along fold."

Sold! Appointment of Mecklenburg County Commissioners
From the Seller: "Date Published: 1840
Description: Very Good Signed 8-3/8 x 10-1/16 inches, folds, embossed Virginia state seal, signed Appointment of "James H. GHOLSON, Wm. O. GOODE and Alexander DORICH" Commissioners for the County of Mecklenburg to Superintend the Election of Electors for a President and Vice-President of the United States...July 29, 1840. Signed: "Thomas W. GILMER" as Governor of Virginia. Attached stampless cover stamped: "Richmond, Sep, 28, Va. " & "PAID""

Sold! 17th Century Virginia Document (1695)
From the Seller: "Very Good. About 7-3/4 x 12 inches, Single piece of laid paper with watermark (crown over encased fleur-de-lis) i, (2) pages, Inventory & appraisal of the Estate of John PATE of Middlesex County (Virginia) Including: dwelling house, flock bedd, two pillows, rug, pewter, skillott, frying pann, 2 old swords & belt, looking glass, earthen ward, cutting knife, old bridle & sadle, grid iron, carpenters rule, cattle, cows, yearling, young mare, hoggs, &c. Estate valued at 6453 (pounds) Signed by: William CHURCHILL, John ASHBOUNE (? ), David BERWICK (his mark), John NICHOLLS (his mark), & Edwin THACKER."

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