Monticello Views and War Time Tales in Virginia
Travelogue and reminiscences describe Monticello near Charlottesville with Jeff erson’s hilltop house and university, road conditions, and a ride in a former Jeff erson gig. A vivid wartime anecdote recounts an attack on Fort Moultrie, a German guard, and a mistreated army mule, plus a tale of a hat lost on a Richmond train and encounters with a self important traveler in Washington and Petersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Moultrie
Virginia
Monticello
Thomas Jefferson
Charlottesville
Brokenston
Jefferson
Jeff
Ferson
Congress
Monticellé
Washington Noday
University of Virginia
Ocala
Ian
Estes
Montebello
Beigel
Moultrie House
The Feminine Sphere and Household Morals
A 19th century essay argues women belong in a distinct sphere, shaping home life and softening male roughness. It warns that long contact with coarse environments harms refined sensibilities, while advocating homes led by rested, capable women and denoting the hospital as essential training for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mai
Shea
Roul Mine
Prentice Mulford
New York Star
Notice of Land Purchase Intent Near Alberni Canal
T Titular notice states 60 days after date an application to the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works will seek permission to purchase 320 acres on the west side of Alberni Canal. Land description runs from a post three miles from the head of the canal, outlining a square/irregular parcel along the shore back to the start. Dated by T W Patterson and M H Cowan as interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Bazar
Stick
Chist Commissioner of Lands and Works
Alberni Canal
T. W. Patterson
M. II
Cowan
Allsop & Mason
Cigar Promotion and Timber Prosecution Notice
A local advertisement notes four for a quarter cigars at the Little Wonder Clear Store and records a separate notice from Vancouver Coal Mining and Land Co Limited warning that anyone cutting timber on their land without permission will be prosecuted. It also includes a long display for Dr Collis Browne's Chlorodyne praising its medical benefits and a legal-styled caution about piracy and counterfeit medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Wonder Clear
Thinninn
Vancouver Coal Mining and Land Co, Limited
S$. M. Robins
T. Davenport
Rinwell Steel
Blounsbury
Tondon
J. Collis Browne
Collis Browne
Collis Twawne
Fateh
Altris
Grant
Symes & Co
Vhcaim
Society of Great Britain
Viceroy’s Chemists
W. Tage Wood
Preeman
Times
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bill Mye
Alan
Richmond
Petersburg
Columbia
D. C
Paul
Ephesians
The
Sunbeam
Washington
Geo
Bill Nye
Bevere
New York Sun
Mr. Oldboy
Pix
Wan Andome
Tia
EL ‘T. Win
Julian Ralph
Wind
Victoria
Nannie
George Cavalsky
Goo
Con Conservatory
Ruth Beecher
Good Housekeeping
St. Louis Republik
Dio Lewis
Alwys
A. L
Globe Dommocrat
Jas
Harvey
Nanaimo
Jas. G. Fairburn
Boot & Shoemaker
Bastion Street
Hilbert
Victoria, S. C
Chlorodyne
Dp. J. Collis Browne
Aria
Howe
J. J. Davenport
Conani
Great Rinsell Street
Bloomsbury London
Lumbia - Carriage - Works
Igs Street
Carroll
Vancouver
B.C
Mees
Lemaibe
McNabb
Erie Fia
A.V. McNabb & Co
Garescere Green & CO
EAN Ekers
Government Street Victoria
B. C
Goi
Cirreney
Ital Staten
Nemdie Agit
Wells, Pures & Co
British Columbia
Fort Street
Elduine
Dickson & CO
England
Wymond Walkem
M.D
C.M
Province of
East Wellington
Amienia
Davis
M.D.C
Commercial
Steamer Service
Comox
Spramer
Amelia
Nanaiamo
Nani
Victotia
Katnnow
Nanaia
Westminster
Robert Dunsauik
Avives
Nanunie
New Westminster
Nanaime
Victoga
Welling
Wellingsecereens
Tom Victoria
Vostal Service
Vittoria
Caitivgs
Cece
Ceseanes
Wellington
Comes
Alberni
Allons
Owen
Atwood
Aronson & CO
Clothiers and Outfittery
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!