P. Brady writes to Alexander H. H. Stuart to help settle a financial dispute with Daniel Brady.
P. Brady requests Alexander H. H. Stuart to prevent the sale of property by Daniel Brady if possible.
The conservatives of Floyd County, Georgia, invite Alexander H. H. Stuart to attend a celebration of Washington's birthday to take place in Rome, Floyd County, Georgia.
Citing ill health, William Cabell Rives declines to write a national political address; the context of the letter links the address with the constitutional convention of Virginia.
John B. Baldwin writes to Alexander H. H. Stuart regarding Stuart's former personal secretary, Briscoe Gerald Baldwin (1828-1898). B. G. Baldwin had been a captain, major, and then lieutenant colonel in the Confederate Army. In the letter, John B. Baldwin addresses his concerns about B. G. Baldwin's impending discharge, presumably from the Western Lunatic Asylum in Staunton, Augusta County, Virginia.
P. Brady makes an inquiry to Alexander H. H. Stuart about the sale of the "Bath property."
Judge Nathaniel Stuart writes to Alexander H. H. Stuart from Salt Sulphur Springs in Monroe County, West Virginia, regarding payment on Stuart land. Harrison served in West Virginia as the Judge of the Seventh Judicial Circuit.
From Bristoe Station, Prince William County, Virginia, during wartime, George W. Peaco writes to Alexander H. H. Stuart about his sick family, sending fifty dollars for them to be delivered by Stuart, and asking Stuart to write with information about the condition of the Peaco family at home. George W. Peaco, a carpenter and resident of the First District, Augusta County, served as a private in the Staunton Artillery.
Henry A. Wise, former Governor of Virginia (1856-1860) and Confederate brigadier general, writes again to Alexander H. H. Stuart. In a recent letter (February 2, 1869), Wise requested that Stuart confirm the report of a speech recently given by Stuart in Staunton (see the Valley Virginian, January 28, 1869). Stuart's comments appeared to be critical of Governor Wise. This letter is a reply to Stuart's response (February 5, 1869). Clearly put out with Stuart, Wise explains his own actions and warns Stuart to "seek better company" the next time he visits Washington, D.C.
Alexander H. H. Stuart responds to the recent letter of Henry A. Wise (February 2, 1869), who requested that Stuart confirm the report of a speech recently given by Stuart in Staunton (see the Valley Virginian, January 28, 1869). Stuart supported the "New Movement" seeking to accept black suffrage in order to restore peace in Virginia. His comments appeared to be critical of Governor Wise. Also see Wise's response (February 8, 1869).
Henry A. Wise, former Governor of Virginia (1856-1860) and Confederate brigadier general, writes to Alexander H. H. Stuart, requesting that Stuart confirm the report of a speech recently given by Stuart in Staunton (see the Valley Virginian, January 28, 1869). Stuart supported the "New Movement" seeking to accept black suffrage in order to restore peace in Virginia. His comments appeared to be critical of Governor Wise. For more information, see Stuart's response (February 5, 1869) and Wise's reply (February 8, 1869).
Joseph C. G. Kennedy writes to Alexander H. H. Stuart about his plans to enter the real estate business. Kennedy served as Superintendent of the United States Census, 1850 and 1860.
William T. Sutherlin writes to Alexander H. H. Stuart about his lost bid for the United States Congress.
Barbour writes Stuart to discuss the financial status of the Orange and Alexandria Rail Road.
Janney writes to Stuart about state and national politics, including debt settlements between Virginia and West Virginia and the upcoming Gubernatorial election.
C. C. Baldwin discusses family matters and a literary project, a "local color" story about his former slave, with Alexander H. H. Stuart.
Joseph R. Buchanan urges Alexander H. H. Stuart to attend the upcoming National Democratic Convention in Louisville, Kentucky and encloses an editorial from the Louisville Journal.
Brady writes to give Stuart advice about a pending bankruptcy case.
Patrick Brady of Philadelphia writes to A. H. H. Stuart regarding a pending lawsuit against Daniel Brady of Buffalo Forge in Rockbridge County, his financial woes, and a missing ledger.
Patrick Brady writes to A. H. H. Stuart regarding a lawsuit settlement and a missing ledger.
Patrick Brady writes Alexander H. H. Smith about a mysterious missing ledger.
Samuel Dickerson describes to Alexander H. H. Stuart the particulars of the lawsuit Brady vs. Brady.
John Janney resigns from a government post in a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House of Delegates (John B. Baldwin).
John Janney describes to Alexander H. H. Stuart the circumstances of his resignation from state government. He encloses two resignation letters, one to the Virginia House of Delegates and one to the state Senate.
John Janney resigns from the Office of Commissioner to West Virginia.
Andrew Kercheral writes to Alexander H. H. Stuart regarding a genealogical inquiry.
William Martin urges Alexander H. H. Stuart to run for governor of Virginia. Martin also discusses plans for settling debts between Virginia and West Virginia.
State Senator Nicholas Trout describes recent attempts of Virginia's Governor and Legislature to settle debts between Virginia and West Virginia.
J. S. Calvert describes financial matters for Alexander H. H. Stuart.
Patrick Brady writes to Alexander H. H. Stuart on the pending litigation Brady vs. Brady.
William Martin arranges to meet with Alexander H. H. Stuart on a matter that makes Martin "extremely anxious."
In this letter, Stuart asks cousin Ellen for information, explaining that he intends to write a history of their family. He outlines some facts about the first Stuart to come to America.
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