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Contains 101 Results:

John Fairfax - letter with illegible text, 1823 March 08

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Letter has illegible postmark, possibly a bill. Addressed to Fairfax at Prince William Occaquan, Virginia.

Dates: 1823 March 08

John Fairfax - record of 1805 marriage, 1824 November 12

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Washington Johnson married Elizabeth Poston; Frederick County, Maryland

Dates: 1824 November 12

Jacob B [possibly Ball] to John Fairfax, 1824 April 06

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Have not heard further about missing trunk of medicine. Assume it has reached its destination.

Dates: 1824 April 06

Philip Doddridge to John Fairfax, 1827 February 13

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Discusses prior and future terms of court and testimony. Testimony given by Mr. Hubbard. Bills and documents to be sent to Doddridge's office.

Dates: 1827 February 13

W. B. Cul[?] to John Fairfax, 1828 March 29

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Mr. Doddridge was not available as expected for testimony; writer doubtful about having case fully prepared for July term.

Dates: 1828 March 29

James A. F. Martin to John Fairfax, 1830

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Various family and social matters. Two Irish men in jail for killing young Mr. Menear.

Dates: 1830

Buckner Fairfax to Rebecca Fairfax, 1838 January 17

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Five-day stay in Richmond; is concerned about her during her confinement; addressed to her at Dunkard Bottom Cheat River; had sent earlier letter from Romney with $10

Dates: 1838 January 17

[A. J. Smith], Clarksburg, to Col. John Fairfax, Preston County, 1838 January 22

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Request for information regarding the sale of two [tracts], offers to meet in Pruntytown.

Dates: 1838 January 22

Military Notice to Officers of 104th Regiment, 1838 October 14

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From Col. John Rodeheaver; Battalion Court at Guseman's Store and Franconville.

Dates: 1838 October 14

Preston County Academy - remarks by Rev. Howells at close of school session, 1845 October 02

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Rev. Howells is the teacher. "The flame of liberty is extinguished in Greece and Rome but the light of its glowing embers are still bright and strong on the shores of America."

Dates: 1845 October 02