Finding list of documents in the collection “Watts Letters” at the Historical Society of Western Virginia, Roanoke, Virginia. To consult these documents, go to http://www.vahistorymuseum.org/ and click on “Visit HMWV's Virtual Collection!” The documents can be found by a keyword search, or by catalog number using “Click and Search”. For more information on this collection and on accessing the documents, see my page “Virtual Collections at the Historical Society of Western Virginia” at the right.
catalog #
date
abstract
2007.32.076
August 13, 1853
Letter from William Watts, at home at Oaklands near Big Lick, Virginia, to his wife Mary Jane (Allen) Watts at her parents' home at Beaverdam near Buchanan, Botetourt County, Virginia, telling her that because of a minor illness he will not be able to come to Beaverdam, describing the progress of the epidemic of fever among the servants at Oaklands and elsewhere; he advises her that his sisters are going to Grove Hill, the Breckinridge estate near Fincastle, Botetourt County, Virginia, and they will call at Beaverdam; he says that his mother plans to go to Bennett Springs in Roanoke County, Virginia, and he wants his wife to go with her; and finally he asks about her health and that of their infant son
2007.32.077
November 5, 1853
Letter from William Watts, at his home at Oaklands near Big Lick, Roanoke County, Virginia, to his wife Mary Jane (Allen) Watts, at her parents' home at Beaverdam near Buchanan, Botetourt County, Virginia, explaining why he has appeared to neglect her, relating his activities since he last saw her, including a wedding and trip to Lynchburg, Virginia, on legal business; then discussing his future plans, including another trip to Lynchburg, a possible hunting trip or a visit to Beaverdam; and asking about her health and that of their infant son
2007.32.078
November 12, 1853
Letter from William Watts, at his home at Oaklands near Big Lick, Roanoke County, Virginia, to his wife, Mary Jane (Allen) Watts, at her parents' home at Beaverdam near Buchanan, Botetourt County, Virginia, describing his hunting trip, the poor health of his father, and the travels of recent houseguests; and warning of his upcoming obligations to go to court in Lynchburg, Virginia
2007.32.079
November 20, 1853
Letter from William Watts, at his home at Oaklands in Roanoke County, Virginia, to his wife Mary Jane (Allen) Watts, at her parents' home at Beaverdam near Buchanan, Botetourt County, Virginia, telling of his recent trip to Lynchburg, Virginia, on legal affairs, asking about her health and that of their infant son, and talking of plans for the near future for himself and other family members
2007.32.080
January 1, 1854
Letter from William Sylvanus Morris, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to his cousin William Watts, at home in Roanoke County, Virginia, complaining of unjust accusations in the latter's recent letter regarding the former's handling of his responsibilities as administrator of the estate of their aunt Martha Watts
2007.32.080
I shall undertake to discharge my duty as a fiduciary, responsible for my acts not only to those I represent, but to those who may be in controversy with me. Very Respectfully, Yr obt svt, Wm S. Morris
2007.32.081
January 30, 1854
Letter from Fleming Saunders, at his home at Flat Creek in Campbell County, Virginia, to his nephew William Watts, at his home near Big Lick in Roanoke County, Virginia, asking for news of his family's health, responding uncertainly to a question about the estate of Martha Watts, giving news of William Sylvanus Morris's activities in administering the property of the estate, and giving news of the Saunders family
2007.32.082
February 4, 1854
Letter from Edward Watts Morris, at Gwathmey's counting house in Richmond, Virginia, to his cousin William Watts, at home in Roanoke County, Virginia, sending him two bonds to cover their debts in regard to the administration of the estate of their aunt Martha Watts
2007.32.082
P.S. I am writing from W. W. Gwathmey's counting room, all well, and sends his regards. Yours, Edwd W. Morris
2007.32.083
February 7, 1854
Letter from James Philemon Holcombe, at his home in Charlottesville, Virginia, to his brother-in-law William Watts, at his home in Roanoke County, Virginia, sending his condolences for the death of his infant son Edward Watts and offering religious consolation
2007.32.083
Anne, Willie and Lizzie join me in messages of the utmost affection to Mary and yourself. Very truly, James P. Holcombe
2007.32.084
April 18, 1854
Letter from Alice (Watts) Saunders at home at Flat Creek, Campbell County, Virginia, to her brother Edward Watts, at home in Roanoke County, Virginia, inviting him to come for a visit while his family is away, discussing the bad weather, her husband's poor health, the activities and travels of her children, and a suspected case of small pox
2007.32.085
May 13, 1854
Letter from Dr. Landon Cabell Rives Jr. in Cincinnati, Ohio, to his brother-in-law William Watts in Roanoke County, Virginia, regarding his efforts to obtain a position as professor, probably at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, and giving some news of the family
2007.32.085
Give my best regards to your Father, and say that Letty's happiness would be complete if he was here. We often regret that he did not accompany Mother. In haste, your's most truly, Landon Rives
2007.32.086
May 15, 1854
Letter from Cary Breckinridge and his wife Emma Walker (Gilmer) Breckinridge, at their home at Grove Hill, Botetourt County, Virginia, to their nephew William Watts, at his home at Oaklands in Roanoke County, Virginia, regarding a payment on a loan, a request for some Irish potatoes, and news of family members visiting in Cincinnati
2007.32.086
since we have. Emma wrote to my wife, about the 7th inst, they were all well then, but had not heard from home. Eliza will write to Emma this week, if you have heard since then, let me know how they all are. Give my respects to your Father, and believe me your Friend &c. Cary Breckinridge
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| Escutcheons with Watts coats of arms |
2007.32.087
1857
Escutcheons with Watts coats of arms (not online)
2007.32.088
November 6, 1857
Letter from Francis O. Watts to William Watts (not online)
2007.32.089
February 21, 1857
Copy of a letter from Francis O. Watts to John James Watts of Hawkesdale Hall (not online)
2007.32.090
April 7, 1857
Copy of a letter from John James Watts of Hawkesdale Hall to Francis O. Watts (not online)
2007.32.091
November 6, 1857
Copy of a Watts family pedigree from Burke's Landed Gentry (not online)
2007.32.092
1862-1900
Watts family pedigree by Letitia (Watts) Sorrel (not online)
2007.32.093
November 6, 1857
Watts family tree (not online)
2007.32.094
November 6, 1857
Watts family tree (not online)
2007.32.095
February 21, 1855
Letter from John James Allen Jr, in Seguin, Guadalupe County, Texas, to his sister, Mary Jane (Allen) Watts, at her home in Roanoke County, Virginia, mainly about a debt he was trying to collect for his brother-in-law, William Watts, from C. C. Mills, and also sending some news of his situation and future plans, including attendance at a ball
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| William Ballard Preston |
2007.32.096
March 12, 1855
Letter from William Ballard Preston at his residence at Smithfield, Montgomery County, Virginia, to William Watts in Roanoke County, Virginia, concerning a note sent to be deposited in a bank
2007.32.097
March 19, 1855
Letter from William Ballard Preston at his residence at Smithfield, Montgomery County, Virginia, to William Watts at his residence at Oaklands, Roanoke County, Virginia, concerning notes sent to be deposited in a bank
2007.32.097
discou[n]t. Be so good as to app[r]ize me or ask my frie[n]d Blair to do so if the note sent for discount passes the board. We are all well here and t[r]ust you are at Oaklands. Your frie[n]d, Wm Ballard Preston. 19th March 55. Mr William Watts, Salem
2007.32.098
April 2, 1855
Letter from Edward Watts at his residence at Oaklands, Roanoke County, Virginia, to his son William Watts, at Beaverdam, his wife's family's residence in Botetourt County, Virginia, noting the birth of William's son, but mainly requesting William's return home to deal with a complicated law case involving many lawyers and the railroads
2007.32.099
April 9, 1855
Letter from John James Allen Jr, in San Antonio, Texas, to his brother-in-law William Watts at his residence at Oaklands in Roanoke County, Virginia, reporting on his efforts to collect a debt from C. C. Mills, but mostly describing the city of San Antonio and the attractions of life in Texas, where he plans to settle
2007.32.099
Nick himself. Give my love to Sister, my love to Miss Alice and Miss Eugenia, Respects to your Father and Mother. Peck I presume has left on his return to Va, if not he is at relatives near Seguin. He has your horns immense tho they are. Affectionately Yrs, Jno J Allen
2007.32.100
between April 2 and May 18, 1855
Letter from Evalina Sophia Allen at her residence at Beaverdam, Botetourt County, Virginia to Alice Matilda Watts, her sister-in-law, informing her of the failing health of William Watts's wife, Mary Jane (Allen) Watts, following the birth of a son, and requesting William’s urgent return to his wife's bedside
2007.32.100
in Roanoke – The baby's mouth is a great deal better, and when he has enough to eat he gets along very well. Sister joins me in love to you all. Your sincerely attached friend, Eva S. Allen
To be continued.
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