Wilson | May 4, 2008
In her letter of recommendation, presumably written by this same Col. Palmer, we learn that Mrs. Means was the executor of an estate. We have several letters dealing with her administration of same. This one is written on “The Southern Fertilizing Company” letterhead while others are written on Bank of Richmond paper. Richmond May 21, [...]
Wilson | May 3, 2008
This one was written to the same William James Smith, for what equates to 10,000 dollars in 2008.
Wilson | May 3, 2008
Here’s a check written by Elihu Penquite Smith to who appears to be William James Smith for 500.00. I see online that 500.00 1860 dollars converts to $13,500.00 today so this must have been for a land purchase, or some other large investment.
Wilson | May 3, 2008
Here’s a statement or receipt from ES Lockwood to “Mrs. Rafe Smith” I believe she is the wife of Ralph Smith who later dies in the War of wounds received during the Battle of Seven Pines. This receipt and many more are found in the home because Ralph’s father, Dr. William Faber Smith, apparently supported [...]
