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Egan Family
FOREWORD
It is with a sense of relief and satisfaction that I now see the publication of the calendar of the Egan Papers. Relief in knowing that the papers are now safe, and satisfaction in knowing that they are available to historians and other scholars.
Credit for the accumulation and preservation of these papers rightfully belongs to my great-aunt, Miss Lavenia Egan. “Little Auntie,” as she was known to the family, was herself a most remarkable individual. As these papers reflect, she was an authoress, poetess, a world traveler and an accomplished writer. She also served in significant government positions in our federal Government and as National Secretary of the Women’s Suffrage Party and as a member of the committee which drafted the Women’s Suffrage Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. However, through all her world travel and her many varied activities, to her home was always Bienville Parish, Louisiana, and it was here that she collected and catalogued and dreamed.
In the same spirit that motivated Dr. Bartholomew Egan to found the Mount Lebanon Seminary and in the spirit in which Dr. James Cronan Egan served on the Board of Trustees of the old Louisiana Seminary, later Louisiana State University, I feel that Little Auntie collected and catalogued these papers for the use and benefits of future generations of Louisiana scholars.
I am happy that I have been able to play a small part in the realization of what I am sure was her desire.
James Egan Irion
Memphis, Tennessee
16 July 1971INTRODUCTION
In El Paso, Texas, on February 25, 1967, Mr. James Egan Irion entrusted the Egan family papers to Miss Katherine Bridges, Archivist of Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Miss Bridges, acting for the University, accepted the collection as a permanent deposit to the be suitably and safely housed in the Louisiana Room of the University library, microfilmed and calendared and in due time made available to qualified scholars for research. Mr. Irion retained title to the manuscripts.
It was agreed that certain items were to b e microfilmed and returned to Mr. Irion as quickly as possible. At that time, Mr. Irion stipulated that certain others were to be kept as a part of the collection but not to be included in any public list. Later, he gave permission for the entire collection to be included in the calendar.
The manner in which the microfilming was done was dictated by the terms of the original agreement. The items which were returned to Mr. Irion as soon a they were microfilmed were assigned numbers 1 – 191. The remaining items were numbered 192 – 2269. Newspapers were assigned numbers N1 – N65. The manuscripts were kept in the order in which they were received, and were microfilmed in that order. The determination of any inter-relationship of seemingly unrelated items, it was decided, would be facilitated by leaving the original arrangement undisturbed.
The calendar itself is, however, arranged in chronological order in so far a possible. The item number in brackets following each item in the calendar refers to the number assigned to the manuscript in the collection. In the microfilm, this same item number precedes the photocopy of that manuscript. In most cases researchers are required to use the microfilm rather than the manuscripts.
That this wealth of material is now available for research is due entirely to the generosity of Mr. James Irion. But it is appropriate that public acknowledgement should be made to Mrs. Dorothy Tierney Guerin for her part in bringing the collection to Northwestern State University. Mrs. Guerin learned of the collection and obtained permission from Mr. Irion to use a portion of the manuscripts for her Master’s Thesis in History at Northwestern State University. Her description of the entire collection set in motion the chain of events that resulted in Mr. Irion’s placing his collection in the University Archives.
Inquiries concerning the conditions for the use of the collection and the restrictions imposed on their use by Mr. Irion should be addressed to the Archivist, Louisiana Room, Northwestern State University.
ABBREVIATIONS USED
n.d. – No date indicated on document.
n.p. – Place where document was written not indicated.
Calendar
Folder 1
1787 – September 1. A letter to Mr. Morgan from John Cormick, who begs for assistance in contradicting the stories which have been told to Eliza Foley’s father concerning him. Dublin, Ireland.
[26h]1787 – October 10. An itemized account, covering the years 1780-1787, of the “disbursements for Miss Foley made by P. Morgan. Items included are payments to the music master, for the use of a harpsichord, for the mantua maker’s bill and “sundrys for her Intended Marriage in 1784”. London, England.
[660]1787 – October 10. A certificate showing the marriage settlement of Elizabeth Foley and John Cormick, a goldsmith and a minor under age of twenty. Dublin, Ireland.
[202]1790 – March 18. An agreement between Sieur Francois Monginot, surgeon of the Post of Natchitoches, and Gaspard Debanne in regard to their joint operation of a stock farm. The agreement was signed before Dn. Louis Charles de Blanc, Commandant of the Post of Natchitoches. [In French.} Natchitoches, Louisiana. [66]
Folder 2
1797 – January 17. The articles of agreement between Ann Cormick of Dublin; John Cormick, a goldsmith; his wife, who was Elizabeth Foley Cormick; Catherine Foley; John Lube’ of Corkranstown in the County of Kildare; and Patrick Morgan, a merchant of London. The terms of the marriage settlement between John Cormick and his wife, Elizabeth Foley Cormick, are set forth in detail. Dublin, Ireland.
[197]1798 – August 7. Transcription, in long hand, by Lavinia Egan of John Cormick’s “Journal”, June 23 – August 7, 1798. n.p.
[23]1798 – August 7. “Journal,” [5 ¾” by 3 ½ ] manuscript diary of John Cormick, June 23 – August 7, 1798. Ireland. [22]
1798 – November 24. Bart [illegible signature]’s promise to pay Mrs. Eliza Cormick ₤100. Limerick, Ireland.
[150]1802 – An unsigned note: “Uncle J. G. Cormicks letter in this of Wm. Lube’s.” Mount Lebanon, Louisiana, is written on the reverse. No letter enclosed. n.p.
[662]1802 – A letter from James Cormick to his mother, Mrs. Anne Cormick, 22 Parliament Street, Dublin. He expresses his own approval and that of his fellow prisoners of John’s conduct, and reassures Mrs. Cormick that John’s wound was not serious and that letters from America confirm this. He asks her to remember him to John J. George, Mr. Simms and Captn. Toole when next she writes to America. An all but illegible note in pencil at the bottom of the page refers to Thomas A. Emmet, Sampson [?] Arthur O’Connor, Dr. McNevin and several other United Irishmen who were in the same prison. Ft. George, Scotland.
[266]1804 – August 3. A note, signed by Catherine Foley, regarding the payment of nine pounds to Myles Donnelly of Longford in the settlement of the account of Mrs. Margaret Donnaly. Dublin, Ireland.
microfilm [160]1805 – January 25. A copy of a doctor’s certificate that Mrs. Cormick’s state of health would make any long journey or sea voyage extremely dangerous for her. Signed by John Percell, P. Plunket, Mich Iheagh, Francis McEvoy, and James McEvoy. Dublin, Ireland.
microfilm [ 26f]1805 – April 11. A letter from “Mother” to “my dearest child.” Addressed to Mrs. Cormick, no. 146 James Street (?) She invites her child and “my Ann” to take dinner with her on next Sunday. n.p.
microfilm [153]1805 – July 20. A letter from “G Mother” [?] “My dearest Ann,” She writes that she is sending flowers and “Apple Mint with Roots to it.” n.p.
microfilm [ 154]1805 – July 20. A letter from “Mother” to “My dearest Child,” She writes that Tom Stafford and his wife beg that “you and Ann will go to them, as he is sure the change of air will do you good.” Dublin, Ireland.
microfilm [155]1806 – April 1. A letter from C.F. [?] to “My dearest Child.” Envelope addressed to [torn off]mick, no. 126 James Street. She writes that she has sent Pat a letter and that she feels for her poor sister: “May the Lord Send her Bread.” n.p.
microfilm [157]1806 – April 12. A letter from “Mother” to “My dearest Child,” in which she writes that “Ned will bring you a note for ₤50, which you gave him last night.” n.p. microfilm [152]
1806 – April 16. Catherine Foley’s promise to pay Mrs. Eliza Cormick ₤50. Dublin, Ireland.
microfilm [148]1806 – April 29. A letter from E. Murphy to “My Dear Ann.” Envelope addressed to Mrs. Anne Cormick, 146 James Street. Murphy writes that “Grandmother will do as you desire this week.” “Fifty pounds in all” is added as a postscript. n.p.
microfilm [158]1806 – April 29. A letter from C. F. to “My dearest child.” Envelope addressed to Mrs. Cormick, no. 126 James Street. C. F. agrees that everything will be done about the note that her dear child wishes and that “Ned wrote the enclosed before I came in yesterday.” n.p.
microfilm [159]1806 – May 1. Catherine Foley’s promise to pay Mrs. Eliza Cormick ₤50 on the day of her death. Dublin, Ireland. microfilm [151]
1806 – November 27. A copy of the power of attorney given by Eliza Cormick to James F. Hull, Thomas Flournoy and Nichs Well to act for her in the matter of her divorce from John Cormick. With this same document are two letters from Mrs. Cormick to her husband in which she begs him to provide for the support of their daughter. Dublin Ireland.
microfilm [26a]1806 – September 11. Catherine Foley’s promise to pay Mrs. Elizabeth [sic] Cormick ₤50. Dublin, Ireland. microfilm [149]
1807 – Catherine Foley’s promise to pay Mrs. Eliza Cormick ₤ 50 on the day of her death. Dublin, Ireland.
microfilm [144]1807 – January 16. A letter from C. F. to “My dearest child.” Envelope addressed to Mrs. Cormick James Street. She writes of the death of a priest, her confessor. N.p.
microfilm [ 166]1807 – February 27. A letter from C. F. to “My dearest child.” Envelope addressed to Mrs. Cormick, James Street. C. F. writes of returning a pamphlet and newspaper and notes that “the Miss Staffords are come to town.” n.p.
microfilm [161]1807 – June 10. Catherine Foley’s promise to pay Mrs. Eliza Cormick ₤50. Signed for Mrs. Foley by E. Murphy. Dublin. Ireland.
microfilm [146]1807 – October 23. A letter to Miss Anne Cormick, St. James St., from E. Murphy, who writes that her grandmother is much better. n.p. microfilm
[164]1807 – November 7. Catherine Foley’s promise to pay ₤50 to Mrs. Cormick. n.p.
microfilm [145]1807 – November 12. Catherine Foley’s promise to pay Mrs. Elizabeth [sic] Cormick ₤50. Dublin, Ireland.
microfilm [147]1807 – November 13. A letter from E. Murphy to Mrs. Ann Cormick. n.p.
microfilm [163]1807 – November 24. A letter from C. Foley to “My dearest Ann.” Envelope addressed to Mrs. Cormick, James Street. n.p.
microfilm [162]1808 – December 13. A list of sums of money owed to “Mr. Barth m Egan [sic]” Endorsed on back: Bartholomew’s Paper” and “Mr. Bradshaw’s papers.” n. p.
[205]Folder 3
1809 – October 9. A receipt signed by Charles E. Fairhall for Mrs. John Ball for “requisites for Oil painting” for “Miss Cormack”. n.p.
[663]1809 – December 8. A receipt signed by Charles E. Fairhall for Mrs. John Ball for tuition in oil painting for “Miss Cormack”. n.p.
[661]1815 – September 10. A letter to Miss Anne Cormick, 146 James Street, Dublin, form J. C. He writes that he has completed his purchases for the business houses in Georgia for which he acts as factor, and that he is making money. He writes of attending St. Patrick’s Church, where he heard Doctor-Gallagher preach. Dr. Gallagher had been a school-fellow of his uncle, Bernard Cormick. He mentions Dr. Cummings who has quit Savannah and returned to Augusta. New York, N. Y.
[651]1815 – December 24. A letter to Miss Anne Cormick, 146 James Street, Dublin, from John Cormick, who writes of his wish that she will join him in America and “become mistress of my now solitary and gloomy dwelling.” Augusta, Georgia.
[638]Folder 4
1816 – March 8. A letter to Mrs. Anne Cormick, No. 146 James Street, Dublin, from John Cormick. He writes of having established a “Factorage & Commission” business in Savannah with a young man. The firm name is Cormick & Dousset. He writes of his plan to come to Ireland for Anne if the solicitations of the American Secretary of State, Mr. Monroe, are successful with the British government. Charleston, S. C. oversize box [650]
1817 – A letter to “My dear Anne” from Jno. Cormick. He writes of his plan to meet her in France and bring her to America. He mentions that he feels it would still be imprudent for him to come to Ireland in spite of the good offices of the British minister in Washington, Mr. Bagot, in his behalf. Savannah, Georgia.
[648]1817 – July 5. A letter to Miss Anne Cormick, no. 146 James Street, Dublin from John Cormick, who writes of his interview with Mr. Galatin, the American ambassador. Cormick has been commissioned by the Catholic Congregation of Augusta to procure a clergyman for them. Paris, France.
[646]1817 – July 14. “Copy of a letter sent to John Cormick when in Paris – in 1817.” Signed by Eliza Cormick. The letter was written at the time she sent their daughter to join her father in France. One of several items in a small cloth-covered envelope. 46 St. James St.
microfilm [26]1817 – August 10 [sic] A typed transcript of Anne Cormick’s diary. n.p.
microfilm [25]1817 – August 14. A diary kept by Anne Cormick of a journey from London, to Paris, to Charleston, S. C., to Augusta, Ga., and back to England (Liverpool). Various extracts, such as “Fragment – little Mary or the Dying Child;” on Ireland; from Lady Morgan’s France; on flattery from Stern’s Sentimental Journey, etc. are included. n.p.
microfilm [24]1817 – October. A copy of a letter addressed by her Royal Highness the Princess Charlotte of Wales to her mother. n.p
microfilm [24a]1818 – February 21. A letter to Miss Anne Cormick, care of Mr. John Cormick, Augusta, Georgia, from her uncle, C. D. Foley. He has arranged with Barclay Brothers of London or Barclay Latheld of Liverpool to advance her one hundred pounds British for passage for herself and her mind. He entreats her to return to her mother, who has been ill, at once. Dublin, Ireland.
[652]1818 – June 11. A receipt for $180 paid by Miss Ann Cormick to Jno Hartell [?] for passage in ship for Liverpool. n.p.
[1044]1818 – July 12. an itemized account, including tea, breakfast and sitting room, at the Star & Garter, Liverpool. Liverpool, England.
[1046]Folder 5
1818 – November 18. A copy of Carrick’s Morning Post, no. 1863, November 11, 1818. On page 4 appears the notice of the marriage on November 6, 1818 of Bartholomew Egan, Esq. Of Killarney to Anne, only daughter of John Cormick, Esq of Augusta, Georgia, U.S.A. by the Rev. Dr. Lube. (cf item # 199, dated August 31, 1826 and item 627, dated November 6, 1868) Dublin, Ireland.
[234] (with the newspapers in this collection)1819 – January 17. An envelope addressed to Miss Anne Cormick, 144 James Street, Dublin. n.p.
[92]1819 – June 13. A letter to Mrs. Anne Egan, Dublin, from her [father-in-law?] James Egan. He comments on her letter giving the news of the safe arrival of her husband “Dr. Bat” in America. Killarney, Ireland.
[95]1819 – July 19. A letter to Mrs. Bartholomew Egan, Dublin, from James Egan. He writes of his missionary duties along the coast and notes that he does not speak the Irish language well enough to carry out his duties with compete satisfaction. Dingle, Ireland.
[96]1820 – January 17. A certificate issued by J. Nicholes, clerk, which indicates that Bartholomew Egan, a native of Ireland, took the several oaths prescribed by law for becoming a citizen of the United States and gave assurance of fidelity to the Commonwealth of Virginia. Dinwiddie County, Virginia.
[2089]1820 – July 20. A letter to Mrs. Egan (“My Dr. Anna”) from Thomas [?] Bradshaw. He requests Bartholomew’s address in Virginia for the Revd George Cronan, who is at present in Paris. n.p.
[676]Folder 6
1821 – A penciled note on a scrap of brown paper, “Anne’s Expenses on Sailing Vessels, 1818, 1821.”
microfilm
[1042]1821 – January 20. An unsigned letter addressed to “My dear Anne.” Probably the letter is from Bartholomew Egan since he begs her to find means to reach him. Christianville, Mecklenburg Co., Virginia.
[669]Folder 7
1821 – February 27. A note addressed to Capt. Coles of the Dublin Packet in which he is directed to admit Mrs. Egan and her luggage on board. Dublin, Ireland.
[1047]1821 – July 27. A letter to Mrs. Elizabeth Holmes, Augusta, Georgia, from William Jordan, who reports to her the state of her property in Pensacola and the unfavorable prospect of collecting any money from Mr. Holmes. Washington County, Alabama. oversized box
[959]1821 – September 7. A receipt for five pounds, eight shillings paid by Mrs. B. Eagan to C. Nolan. Dublin, Ireland. [664]
1821 – September 12. A receipt for one pound, two shillings and nine pence paid by [illegible] Cormick to John Kelly. n.p.
[665]Folder 8
1822 – February 16. An unsigned letter addressed to “Barthm Egan, Esqre., America.” The writer alludes to his Uncle O’Reily. There is a fairly extensive account of the state of affairs in Ireland and especially in York. He writes that “My father by retaining his army & fortifying his house became peculiarly obnoxious to his deluded and deluding neighbors for miles around…” Dublin, Ireland.
Oversized box
[675]Folder 9
1823 – September. A certificate, signed by Edwin A. Tabb, Mecklenberg, South Carolina which records Bartholomew Egan’s intention of becoming a citizen of the United States. Mecklenberg, South Carolina. [2087]
1823 – September 1. A statement by J. Nicholas, Clerk, District Court, in which he certifies that Bartholomew Egan declares his intention of becoming a citizen of the United States in Dinwiddie County Court, Virginia, probably in February, 1820. Boydston Court House [S. C. ?]
[2088]Folder 10
1825 – A small commonplace book in manuscript which contains extracts from Cowper, Goldsmith, Rosseau, Petrarch, Shakespeare, etc. n.p.
[776]Folder 11
1826 [?] Letter from M. Ferguson to her cousin, Mrs. Cormick of St. James Street. She traces Mrs. Cormick’s descent in the female line from the daughter of the Earl of Glenmalin, Lady Betty Blustord, and suggests that Mrs. Cormick has a claim to the title. n.p. microfilm
[214]1826 – April 10. A note from B. W. Nowlin requesting dr. Bartholomew Egan’s professional services, Callands [?] [1164]
1826 – August 31. Certificate signed by A. Lube, Parish Priest of St. James, that Bartholomew Egan and Ann Cormick were married by him according to the rite of the Roman Catholic Church, October, 1817. [cf item #234, dated 1818; and #627 dated November 6, 1868.] Dublin, Ireland.
[199]Folder 12
1826 – September 4. A list of debts, etc. connected with John Cormick’s estate. The claim for $26, 566.24 against Frederick E. Dugus and that against John S. Holt for $8,833.40 is marked “bad”. n.p.
[700]1826 – September 19. A deed to a lot in Halifax, North Carolina made by Joseph Weisman of Philadelphia, to Daniel B. Egan of Warrenton, North Carolina for fifty dollars. n.p. oversized box
[1023]1826 – October 10. A legal document in which Mrs. Elizabeth Cormick of James Street gives power of attorney to Bartholomew Egan and wife. Dublin, Ireland. oversized
[687]Folder 13
1827 – A scrap of paper on the ornamental letterhead of the Genl. Post Office, Ireland with a note signed by A. E. Egan: “Sent by my dr. mother. recd. By Wm. Egan of Killarney.” The name Mr. Eugene Egan, Care of Wm. P. Mahony, Kerry, also appears. n.p.
[667]1829 – A scrap of paper with four lines on “Love & Friendships.” n.p.
[823]1829 – December 2. A note to Mrs. Egan from Martha Garland. She writes that she will accept Mrs. Egan’s invitation to visit her in Petersburg if she goes to Richmond again. n.p.
[910]1830 – January. Four leaves from a Bible dictionary.
[2267]Folder 14
1830 – September 18. Letter from Michael Cormick to his niece, Mrs. Bartholomew Egan, Petersburg, Virginia. He gives news of various members of the family, and notes that they are “in daily expectation of receiving a letter from New Orleans from your uncle. What a pity it is that at his time of life he should be obliged to be buffeting fortune far from his family.” Dublin, Ireland.
[203;204]Folder 15
1830 – September 28. A letter to Dr. J. Egan, Callands, Virginia from D. S. Graves, who wishes to sell Egan his horse and buggy. Bergers Store, Virginia.
[1065]1831 – April 30. Letter from Joseph Geo. Lube to “Dear Madam” in which reference is made to a half year’s interest on 500. n.p.
[207]1831 – May. A small black notebook with poems by various authors. Included is a number signed B. Egan. One is dated July 1, 1817 and entitled “On the departure of Anne C- to the continent of America.” Petersburg. [1081]
1831 – On this sheet appear copies of the opinions of Maurice Keatinge, Michael O’Loghlen and W. P. Cruise concerning the division of the estate of John Cormick between his widow and her daughter, Mrs. Egan. n.p. oversized box1
[201]1831 – December 16. Newspaper clipping recording the resolution passed at a meeting of the parishioners of St. James’s Parish in which they agreed to attend the funeral of “our departed and venerated Pastor, the Very Rev. Dean Lube” on December 19. n.p.
[194]Folder 16
1832 – September 15. Letter from Michael Cormick to his niece, Anne, which touches mainly on her inheritance from her father, John Cormick. Mention is made of her father’s death in 1826. Dublin, Ireland.
[200]1832 – September 18. Oath of office of William Parmer as Justice of the Peace for Natchitoches Parish. John Sibley’s name appears as the Justice of Peace before whom the oath was sworn, and C. E. Geneaux as Clerk. Natchitoches, Louisiana.
Microfilm only [63]1833 – The will of Elizabeth Holmes, who left her house and lot in Pensacola and half the property due her from Thomas Holmes to Louisa Ardis. District of Edgefield, South Carolina.
[958]1833 – A card with penciled entries: 1833, Jan. 25, Mary Waller went to Salem; 1833, Sept. 18, we reached Martinsville; 1833, Jan. 5, James went to Genl. Dillard’s ; 1833, Jan. 14, sent power of atty to Uncle Mick. n.p.
[574]1833 – January 14. A small book (2 ¾” x 4 ½”). The title page reads “The Polite Assistant or Commercial Pocket Book and Albion Almanack, Lists of Both Houses of Parliament, Officers of State, Navy & Army, Baronets of England and various other articles of useful information. Ruled pages for occurrences Cash Account && For the year 1815. To be continued annually. London.
Memoranda of various events from 1817 to 1833; penciled note from J. [?] Egan dated May 15, 1863 is inserted at the back. London. England.
[70]1833 – June 6. A letter to Michael Cormick, Es., 2B Hill Street, from his nephew, W. F. Lub, who advises his uncle about the correct legal form of a power of attorney instrument. n.p.
[606]1833 – August 8. Letter from Michael Cormick to his niece, Mrs. Anne Eliza Egan, Martinsville, Henry Cou7nty, Virginia. The legal form of the power attorney sent him by Mrs. Egan is discussed at length. Dublin, Ireland.
[209]1833 – December 3, A letter to Bartholomew Egan from James L. Denny, Cashier, Bank of Virginia concerning money credited to his account. Danville, Virginia.
[1064]Folder 17
1833 – December 10. An order to pay to James L. Denny, Esq., Cashier of the Bank of Virginia, Danville, the amount of a bill of exchange; and an order by Bartholomew Egan to pay to James L. Brander & Co., or order, in London ₤238 13s 8d sterling. Martinsville, Virginia.
microfilm [210]1834 – A bill of sale signed by James M. Smith in which he gives title to a Negro woman slave, Peggy, to Dr. Bartholomew Egan. Henry County, Virginia.
[993]1834 – April 29. Letter from Michael Cormick to his niece, Mrs. Anne Eliza Egan, Martinsville. Henry County, Virginia, care of J. S. Brander, Esq. Cormick writes to correct a mistake made in an earlier letter concerning the settlement of a trust fund. He sends a cheerful report on Anne’s mother and Mr. Roe. Dublin, Ireland. [208]
1835 – March 31. A letter to Dr. B. Egan, Martinsville, Henry County, Virginia, from Erasmus T. Race in which he writes that he has finished his course as a medical student and is now a regular M.D., “which I find passes current for mad dog – among the common people.” He gives news of Hairston and Benjamin Royall. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
[2026]Folder 18
1835 – September 7. Three letters on one sheet from Michael Cormick to Dr. Bartholomew Egan. Lewis M. Cormick and Anne Egan; all addressed to Dr. Bartholomew Egan, Morvan, near Henry Court House, Virginia. Dublin, Ireland.
microfilm [99]1835 – October 30. Letter from William B. Egan to his brother, Dr. Bartholomew Egan, in Martinsville, Henry Country, Virginia. New York, N. Y.
microfilm [43]1825 – November 25. A bill drawn on John Gillint & Co., London, in favor of Doc. B. Egan for forty pounds, eighteen shillings and two pence. Petersburg.
[2058]1835 – November 26. A letter to Dr. B. Egan from [indecipherable] concerning the purchase of a bill for the $200.00 remitted. The writer comments that he is glad that “the people from your section of the country take a deep Int. in the contemplated Railroad to Evansham.” Endorsed on the back: “Two hundred dollars from Ireland.” Petersburg.
[2057]1835 – December 14. Eliza Egan signs a note binding her to indemnify Bartholomew Egan for any costs which he may incur as endorser on a note for $4,000, drawn by Thomas Holliday. Lewis Michael Cormick signs as a witness. n.p.
[1027]1836 – March 14. A letter to Dr. Bartholomew Egan, Morven near Henry Court House, Virginia, from his mother, Jane Egan. Attached is a note from his sister, Margaret Mahoney. Killarney, Ireland.
[98]1836 – September 1. Letter from W. B. Egan to Mrs. Anne E. Egan, Morvan, Henry Co., Virginia. New York, N.Y. microfilm
[18]Folder 19
1836 – September 21. A letter to Doctor Bartholomew Egan, Martinsville [?], Henry County, Virginia, from W. B. Thrasher. He writes concerning Thomas Holliday’s note for $4,000, which has been dishonored in Mississippi, and that Mrs. Egan is still in Columbus, Mississippi with her sister and brother-in-law. Shelbyville, Kentucky
[1024]1837 – Printed pamphlet, Address upon the Study of the Ancient Languages, Delivered By Request Before the Danville Lyceum, April 21, 1837, by Bartholomew Egan, M. D. Printed at the Reporter Office. Danville, Virginia.
[232]1837 – January 3. A bill of sale to Dr. Bartholomew Egan for a negro child, Amanda, signed by Reuben Payne. n.p.
[997]1837 – May 5. Letter from James F. Egan to his aunt, and attached is one from W. B. Egan to Dr. Bartholomew Egan, Martinsville, Henry Country, Virginia. He writes of the hard lot of his deceased mother. He notes that “we have been all excitement here this last week in electing a Mayor for our new city. Uncle Wm. would have been elected but would not accept the office.” Chicago, Illinois.
microfilm [45]1837 - June 2. A letter to Mrs. Anne Eliza Egan, Morven, Henry County, Virginia, from her cousin, W.F. Lubé, who writes of the death of their uncle and the “involved situation” in which he left his affairs. Summer Hill, Dublin, Ireland.
[612]1837 - October 2. A letter to Bartholomew Egan, Esqre. M.D., Morven – Henry County, Virginia, from W.F. Lubé. He writes that he will return to Ireland in November and settle the affairs of his Aunt Kitty. London, England.
[906]Folder 20
1838 - January 6. Letter from Killarney, written by Margaret Mahoney to her brother dated October 28, 1838 from William B. Egan, to his brother, Dr. Bartholomew Egan, Morvan Henry County, Virginia. William B. Egan writes that “Poor Chas. under the name of Dr. C. Bradshaw is practicing his Profession in Rush County, Indiana near the little town of New Salem.” Chicago, Illinois.
microfilm [46]1838 - January 9. A letter to Mrs. Roe, Johnville, from Mr. Lube in which he advises her that Anne’s share of “the late Miss C’s property” is ₤150. 46. Summer Hill, Dublin, Ireland. [608]
1838 - February 6. Two letters on one sheet, one to Dr. Bartholomew Egan and the other to Anne from her cousin, W.F. Lubé. He writes of the balance of the trust money left in Mr. Cormick’s hands. He inquires about his cousin, Anne Foley, and notes that Patrick got a good situation at New Orleans. Dublin, Ireland. microfilm [104]
1838 – February 16. Letter from James F. Egan, to his aunt, Mrs. Bartholomew Egan and his cousin James in Morvan, Henry County, Virginia. He writes that he lives alone on his farm eight miles from Chicago. He writes of hunting wolf, deer and prairie hens for sport. Log Hut Park [8 miles from Chicago,] Illinois. microfilm [44]
1838 – February 24. A letter to Mr. Egan from Adam Housman requesting a visit to Mrs. Housman, who is suffering from a tumor. Labelled on back: “Curious Medical Reminiscence.” n.p.
[1171]1838 – June. A copy made by A.E.E. of a letter dated February 16, 1802, to her grandmother, Mrs. Anne Cormick of Dublin concerning the virtues of her son. It was written by Dr. John Cumming, who later lost his life in the explosion of the steam packet, the “Pulaski.” Morven.
[653]Folder 21
1838 – June. A bill showing money due N. Roe by Doctor Egan. n.p.
[657]1838 – June 25. A legal document, the indenture of Nat Henry Roach, a free boy of color, aged eight years. The boy is to serve his master, Bartholomew Egan, from December 6, 1837 until he is twenty-one years old and is to be cared for and taught “household offices” and also farming and planting. The document is signed by the poor in the County of Henry. Henry County, Virginia.
[2067]1838 - July 24. A letter to Anne Egan (addressed to Doctor B. Egan, Morven, Henry Court House, Virginia) from her cousin, Mary Fairfield. She sends an itemized statement of the account with Mr. Roe and gives family news. Johnville, Tallaght, Ireland. microfilm
[105]1838 – August 17. Slip of paper which is a receipt of $345.22 from Ireland. n.p. [210]
1838 – August 30. A bill of sale to Dr. B. Egan for a Negro slave, Anny, and her child, Matilda, signed by G.Y. Pace. n.p.
[998]1838 – September 12. A letter to Bartholomew Egan, Morven, Henry County, Virginia from W.F. Lubé. He writes chiefly of the involved financial affairs connected with Anne’s Inheritance. London, England. microfilm [103]
1838 – November 9. A bill of sale to Dr. Bartholomew Egan for two Negro men named Stepney and Phil, signed by J.G. Redd. n.p. [995]
1839 – July 13. Letter from W.F. Lubé to Mrs. Roe concerning Mrs. Cormick’s property. Summerhill. microfilm [26c]
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1839 – August 10. Letter to Nicholas Roe, Johnville, Tallaght, from W. F. Lube. A second letter at the bottom of the page and on the margin appears to be from Mary Fairfax in regard to Lube’s letter. Her letter is addressed to Mrs. B. Egan, Watkins Store, Horse Pasture Post Office, Henry County, Virginia. Dublin, Ireland. microfilm [97]
1840 – February 22. A letter to Dr. B. Egan, Horsepasture, Henry County, Virginia, from his nephew, John O’Leary. He speaks of conducting a “classical Academy” under his uncle’s auspices. [“1840” has been added in pencil by another hand] New York, N.Y. [402]
1840 – March 9. A letter from Wm. B. Egan to Mrs. Eliza Roe, Johnstown, near Dublin, Ireland. Egan writes of recovering his health in England and his unwillingness to return soon to America. He comments on the Foleys of New Orleans and their lands on Red River. London, England. microfilm [64]
1840 – June 10. An invitation from a committee, composed of Saml. C. Brewer, B.W.S. Cabell, and Thos. Worsham, to Dr. Bartholomew Egan, Horse Pasture, Henry County, Virginia, to deliver an address to the Roman Eagle Lodge, No. 122. Danville, Virginia. [2071]
1840 – July 27. Letter from William B. Egan to his mother, Mrs. Anne E. Egan in Callands, Pittsya. County. He writes of hunting deer and attending parties. Taglia, Virginia.
Microfilm [47]1840 – November 2. A promissory note made by Jeremiah O’Leary for $113 for “a horse and equipments, medicines and instruments, Books and other necessaries,” furnished by Dr. Barth. Egan. O’Leary writes that no charge was made for board, tuition and clothing furnished by Dr. Egan. n.p. [1139]
1840 – December 1. A letter to Dr. James C. Egan, Leatherwood, Henry Co., Virginia, from James M. Fulton in which he expresses his willingness to teach school in Egan’s county. Chestnut Grove, Virginia. [314]
1841 – A rough draft of a letter from Bw Egan, who is sending his son, William B. Giles Egan to the recipient to begin the study of law. Danvile, Virginia. [828]
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1841 – Letter from Eugene Egan, Catholic Chapel House, Shrewsbury, to Dr. Bartholomew Egan, Danville, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, U.S.A. Eugene Egan answers at length the “false and calumnious letter of Mr. James Egan.” Boston, Massachusetts.
microfilm [180]1841 – January 19. Letter to Mrs. Ann C. Egan, Danville from her son James C. Egan. He comments with regret on having wasted time pretending to study medicine and remarks that he “would have been able to understand the Lectures better if I had improved myself by reading at home.” Richmond, Virginia. [267]
1841 – February 25. A small brown common place book, presumably kept by Eliza Egan. Some of the poems copied into it are original, but most re from such famous authors as Byron, Scott, Milton, etc. One was written by Bartholomew Egan, December 5, 1827. n.p. [698]
1841 – March 8. A letter to Mr. James C. Egan, Danville, Virginia, from Jacob A _________ Keeling [?] He describes “a frolic” [a drinking party and banquet] given the medical students by the professors. Washington Point [Va.?] [398]
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1841 – March 20. A formal note to Mrs. Roe from I. G. [?] Lube’ concerning the sale of Anne Egan’s house in Parliament Street. A note is added by Anne E. 46 Summer Hill, Dublin, Ireland. [607]
1841 – April 2. A letter to Dr. James C. Egan, Danville, Virginia, from E.H. Pritchett [?] a former classmate who comments in a very lively and irreverent manner on the life of a beginning physician. He writes of seeing a letter to Pedigo by Bartholomew Egan, which was published in the last Reporter. Chestnut Grove, Virginia. [342]
1841 – May 8. A letter to Dr. James C. Egan, Danville, Virginia, from Jacob H. M. Keeling, a former classmate. He gives news of another friend, White, who is practicing in Norfolk, where he “has killed four or five men but no women.” Keeling writes in some detail of various surgical operations he has assisted with. Richmond, Virginia. [343]
1841 [?] June 14. A letter to James C. Egan, Esq., Danville, Pittsylvania, Virginia, from his cousin, Jeremiah E. O’Leary who is also a doctor. He writes particulars of medical treatments he is using and sends family news. Mountain Creek, N.C. [390]
1841 – August 20. A letter to James C. Egan, Esq., Danville, Virginia, from another physician, Edward H. Pritchett. He discusses plans to attend medical lectures in New York, which he thinks “will become the great Emporium of medicine in this country.” Chestnut Grove, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [397]
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1841 – November 26. An abstract of debts due and owed by Joseph O’Brien to sundry persons. n.p. [790]
1841 – December 9. A receipt signed by Joseph O’Brian for $8.00 received from Dr. Bw Egan as part payment for land. n.p. [944]
1842 – A copy of the resolutions regarding the stability of the bank, presented at the Danville Town Meeting. Danville, Virginia. [1066]
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1842 - A receipt signed by Joseph O’Brian for $50 received from Bartholomew Egan as a first payment on land. Danville, Virginia. [939]
1842 – January 25. A receipt signed by Joseph O’Brian for $20 received from Dr. Bartholomew Egan as part payment for land. n.p. [942]
1842 – February. A note for $20 which John James Sneadoe [?] promised to pay Dr. Bartholomew Egan. [In fragments.] n.p. microfilm [135]
1842 – February 18. A letter to Master William G [?] Egan, Danville, Virginia, from his cousin, James C. Egan, who describes his life in Port Gibson. A note from Eliza Thrasher is added. Port Gibson, Mississippi. [1026]
1842 – April 13. A receipt signed by Joseph O’Brian for bacon, lard, salt and sugar, worth ten dollars, as part payment for land. n.p. [941]
1842 – May 10. A note to Barthw Egan, Esqr. M. D., Danville, Virginia, from Joseph O’Brian in which he requests Dr. Egan to give the bearer, his daughter, Cathr. O’Brian, $5.00. It will count as payment on land Egan is buying from O'Brian. Caswell County, North Carolina. [943]
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1842 – July 9. A letter addressed to “my dear Sir,” regrets that he cannot attend the meeting of the Palmyra Temperance Society. He can supply White Sulphur water for $13 for a barrel. On the opposite side is the rough draft of a letter, probably written by Bartholomew Egan, concerning John Cormick’s estate. He touches on the matter of John Cormick’s divorce from his first wife, Eliza Foley. Cormick’s second wife “removed to Cincinnati and married a Mr. Anderson.” Sugar Tree, Virginia. [682]
1842 – July 27. Letter to Doctor B. Egan, Danville, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, from Nicholas Roe, endorsed on the back, “Business letters, some from Ireland.” Tallaght, Ireland. [268]
1842 – August 2. A newspaper clipping, “Danville – Its Prospects – Population, Churches, Schools, etc.,” signed by “Viator”. The male academy is noted as being under the charge of Lewis M. Cormick, “a native of Georgia, a distinguished graduate of Saint Mary’s College, Baltimore. Danville, Virginia. [757]
1842 – September 13. A letter from Matthias Ardis to Mr. Martin Canfield, Mount Lebanon, Louisiana. He writes that he is sorry to hear that Camfield’s Church has excluded ten or a dozen members. Ardis will not be ready to move his family to Louisiana this fall. Beach Island, S. C. [49]
1842 – October 8. A receipt signed by Joseph O’Brian for #3.75 received from Bartholomew Egan, payment for land. n.p. [940]
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1842 – December 20. A contract, originally made on April 9, 1841 and rescinded in 1842, between Joseph O’Brian of Caswell County, North Carolina and Bartholomew Egan of Danville, Virginia, in which O’Brian agreed to sell land on Pumpkin Creek and Green’s Creek to Egan. Danville, Virginia. [938]
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1843 – A copy of a letter to “my dear Anne” from Lewis M. Cormick. He writes that their attorney “young Mr. Schley” hopes to recover from his late father’s estate “fifteen or twenty thousand dollars to be distributed among my father’s four – Mrs. C. now Mrs. Patterson having bee paid off.” n.p.
[678]1843 – January. A contract signed by A. H. Moorman, Willis C. Cousins, Timothy Fuller, Fred Oberthier, Wm. B. Rogers, James Hopkins, James A. Mitchell and James Walker. They agree to send the indicated number of pupils to a school to be opened by William B. Egan on February 15. Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
[743]1843 – January 5. A rough draft of a letter to George Schley, Esqr., Attorney at Law, Augusta, Georgia, from Dr. Bartholomew Egan. He summarizes his efforts to obtain a settlement of the estate of Capt. John Cormick. Danville, Virginia.
[701]1843 – January 12. A letter to Bartholomew Egan, Danville, Pittsylvania County, Virginia from George Schley, who asks one half of anything he recovers from the Cormick estate. Augusta, Georgia. [681]
1843 – March 6. A contract signed by William B. Rogers, James A. Mitchell, Fred Oberthier and A.M. Smith. They agree to send the indicated numbers of pupils to a school to be opened by Mrs. Bartholomew Egan on June 12. Pittsylvania County, Virginia. oversized box [742]
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1843 – April. An envelope addresses to Mrs. A. Egan, Callands Post Office, Pittsylvania Co., Pittsylvania County, Virginia, U.S. America. Endorsed “ A letter of Uncle P.D. Foley” on it. Tallaght. microfilm [174]
1843 – April 8. A letter from J.G. Lubé to “Mr. Dear Sir.” Summer Hill. microfilm [175* misnumbered 167]
1843 – April 13. Letter from Nich. Roe to Dr. James C. Egan. He writes that he sends a draft on George McBride for twenty dollars and seventy-five cents and that Mrs. Roe has sent the letter concerning the house in Parliament Street to Bartholomew Egan. Johnville, Ireland[?] microfilm [26b]
1843 – April 19. A letter from Clinton H. Ardis to Mr. Martin Canfield, Mt. Lebanon, Claiborne Parish, La. Ardis urges Canfield to “speak up” for him to Miss Martha Drake. Beech Island, South Carolina. microfilm [52]
1843 – April 27. A letter to Doctor James C. Egan, Leatherwood, Virginia, from his mother. She writes that Dr. George Hairston has a son. [309]
1843 – June. A contract between Wm. B. Egan and Timothy Fuller and James Hopkins. It concerns the school to be kept by Egan, which is to open July 21, 1843. Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [741]
1843 – June 12. A portion of a letter with writer’s name cut off. On the reverse is a list of names followed by sums of money. These are possibly pupils in William B. Egan’s school. Danville, Virginia. [740]
1843 – July 9. A letter from C.H. Ardis to Mr. Martin Canfield , Mount Lebanon, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. He writes that “my mother told me to ask you if a good female teacher could get a good school out there she female teacher could get a good school out there she is a smart lady.” Beech Island, South Carolina. microfilm [53]
1843 – July 24. A letter from Matthias Ardis to Mr. Martin Canfield, Mount Lebanon, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. He has sent the money to Brother Howerton and books for Mr. Canfield, and he has written to Mr. Davis, “requesting him to send the package to Minden if the water is high enough for boats to run, if not send it to Waddles Landing.” Beech Island, S.C. microfilm [51]
1843 – August 10. A letter to Doctor Bartholomew Egan, Callands, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, from George Schley in which he gives a very optimistic account of a favorable outcome in the matter of the Cormick estate. Augusta, Georgia. [683]
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1844 – February 12. A letter to Mrs. Anne Egan, Calland’s P.O., Pittsylvania County, Virginia, from her half-brother, Lewis M. Cormick, who writes that the jury returned a verdict of $3,379 in the matter of the Cormick estate. Mr. Schley has appealed the case. Cormick gives news of his children: Laura, Lewis and Anne. Danville, Virginia. [684]
1844 – May 16. A letter to Dr. James Egan, Callands, Virginia, from R.M. Lyles, instructing Dr. Egan to appear at the Pittsylvania Courthouse on May 25 in the matter of a bond given by John Burch and Dr. Egan’s father. Danville, Virginia. [452]
1844 – July 29. A letter from Matthias Ardis to Mr. Martin Canfield, Mount Lebanon, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. Ardis advises Canfiled to “read Mr. Clays letter on the occupation of Texas & see whether you can still support him.” n.p. microfilm [50]
1844 – September 9. An invitation to Dr. James Egan, Callan’s Store, Pittsylvania, from Mr. and Mrs. Hairston, Martinsville, Virginia. Martinsville, Virginia. [1147]
1844 – November 7. A letter to Doctor James C. Egan, Watkins Store, Leatherwood, from his father , in which he gives a detailed discussion of the medical treatment of a patient, Mrs. Starling Eanes. He discusses the Whig and Democratic vote in his precinct, and mentions the explosion of the steamboat Lucy Walker, going to New Orleans. Callands, Virginia. [308]
1844 – November 27. A list of names with amounts of money due Dr. Bartholomew Egan. He assigns these debts to Moorman & Dickenson and other creditors. [1142]
1844 – November 27. Continuation of the list (noted as #1142) of debts due Dr. Bartholomew Egan. n.p. [1143]
1844 – December 27. A letter to Doct. James C. Egan, Leatherwood, Henry, from his father, B. W. Egan, in which he discusses hid financial difficulties and the arrangement for Dr. James Egan to be his security. He is prepared to take the Insolvent Debtor’s Oath. n.p.
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1845 - A printed pamphlet, “Catalogue of the Officiers and Students of Emory and Henry College, Washington County, Va., MDCCCXLIV-V,” published by Jas. C. Moses, Knoxville, Tenn., 1845. William B. Egan is listed as a member of the senior class. Washington County, Virginia.
[979]1845 – A printed invitation to a “Commencement Party and Concert” given for the graduating class of H.L. College, by the students at Cosby’s Hall. n.p. [1154]
1845 – January 1. An itemized list of materials for clothing with prices. Endorsed on the back “Sweet Willie’s acct. of clothes for Examⁿ.” n.p. [833]
1845 – January 15. A printed sheet, “Exhibition of the Calliopean and Hermesian Societies of Emory & Henry College, Wednesday, January 15, 1845.” The names of the nine speakers are given. n.p. [1152]
1845 – January 22. A letter to “Doctor James C. Egan, No. 659 Broadway. Care of Janitor, Med. Department of the University of New York,” from Bw. Egan. He gives advice about smallpox. A postscript by William Egan describes the social activities of the neighborhood. Callands, Virginia. [470]
1845 – January 30. A letter to “Doctor James C. Egan, 659 Broadway. Care of the Janitor to the Medical Department of the University of New York,” from W. E., who writes family news. Postscripts from Bw. Egan and Mrs. Egan. Callands, Virginia.
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1845 – February 7. A letter to Doctor James C. Egan, Leatherwood P.O., Henry County, from his mother with a note from his father added. Mention is made of the death of Col. John Price. Dr. Bartholomew Egan recommends study and reading to his son, whose practice of medicine does not yet occupy his time fully. n.p. [311]
1845 – February 9, 1845. A letter to Mrs. Anne Egan, Callands P.O., Pittsylvania City, from her half-brother, Lewis M. Cormick. He send her a copy of a letter from George Schley in regard to the final settlement of their father’s estate. Lewis writes that he has just begun his small school. He sends news of his children. Danville, Virginia. [686]
1845 – February 13. A letter to George Schley, Augusta, Georgia from Bartholomew Egan which informs him that Egan had assigned his right and interest in the late John Cormick’s estate to his son, Dr. James C. Egan. A letter from Dr. James Egan explains that he drawn on Schley for $440.32 ½. Callands, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [772]
1845 – March 1. A letter to James C. Egan, Callands, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, from George Schley, in which he writes that he is sending Egan a check for $438.13. Augusta [Georgia] [307]
1845 – April 4. Receipt for $1.01 ¾ paid by Dr. B. Egan to William A. Dickenson, Postmaster at Callands, Virginia. Callands, Virginia. [1144]
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1845 – April 26. A letter to Dr. J. Egan, Leatherwood Store, Henry County, Virginia, from J.H. [illegible] He writes that “it has been very sickly in this section of the country” and the young gentlemen who is with him has been sick for four weeks. n.p. [448]
1845 – April 28. A letter to Dr. James Egan from Capt. John Callaway to attend “a dining party given to Mr. P.W. Watkins and Dr. T. F. [?] Dillard. n.p. [1149]
1845 – June 7. A letter to Dr. J. Egan, Leatherwood Store, Henry County, Virginia, from J. Woodrum concerning a projected buggy ride to Bro. Nowlin’s, Capt. Hankins and Pittsylvania Courthouse. Henry County, Virginia. [451]
1845 – September 17. Letter from W.F. Lubé to his cousin, Mrs. Anne Eliza Egan, Calland’s Post Office, Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He has received the printed college exercises, which shows how William has distinguished himself. He writes that their cousin, Anne Foley, is living in New York and that their cousin, Richard Quinn, has died, leaving Anne Foley a considerable estate. Dublin, Ireland. microfilm [41]
1845 – October 1. Land grant of forty acres in the district of Opelousas to Jacob G. Keller. Signed for President James K. Polk by J. Knox Walker. Washington, D.C. microfilm [71]
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1845 – October 9. A letter to Dr. James C. Egan, Callands, Virginia, from Wm. C. King. It concerns the non-delivery of some merchandise. Beaufort, North Carolina. [460]
1845 – October 13. A legal document recording the sale of land in Pittsylvania County, Virginia by A.H. Moorman and his wife, Eliza, to James C. Egan. Pittsylvania County, Virginia. [605]
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1845 – October [14?] A copy of a letter to Andrew G. Miller from Barthw. Egan and Lewis M. Cormick. It deals with the estate of the late John Cormick of Augusta, and touches on the failure of the Hon. John Forsythe and the late Robert Raymond Reid, formerly Governor of Florida, to administer the estate properly during Lewis Cormick’s minority. n.p. [677]
1845 – October 28. Copy of a letter to Bw. Egan and L. M. Cormick from A.G. and J. T. Miller concerning the possibility of recovering part of the Cormick estate from the heirs of the late Mr. Hale. Augusta, Georgia. [680]
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1845 – November 3. A letter to Doctor James C. Egan, New York, from his mother, A. E. Egan. She writes family and neighborhood news. The letter is taken to Egan by Mr. William Staples, who has gone to New York to attend the medical lectures. Callands, Virginia. [512]
1845 – November 20. A letter to Doctor James C. Egan, Genl. Post Office, New York City, from Anne E. Egan, who writes family and neighborhood news. She mentions the approaching marriage of Ben Gravely and Julia Thomas. Wm. B. Egan adds a postscript. Callands, Virginia. [513]
1845 – November 27. A letter to Dr. James C. Egan, City of New York, from J. O’Leary. It is chiefly social gossip. Marrowbone, Henry Co., Virginia. oversized box [394]
1845 – December 8. A letter to Mr. James G. C. Eagan [sic] “student of the M College No. 659 Broadway, New York, from Timy. O’Reilly, who urges him visit as he is” “thought a good deal of in this Village and many of them making frequent inquiries when you will come again their reason I do not understand I know part of it is you being Irish descent.” Cold Spring [N.Y.?] [456]
1845 – December 10. A letter to “ Doctor James C. Egan, No. 659 Broadway, Care of Janitor, Medical Department, University, New York, “from Bw. Egan. He mentions James’ cousin; J. O’Leary, and his previous professional training and sojourn in Paris. Egan touches on religious matters and notes that he is “yet sufficiently Catholic in spirit” to appreciate O’Leary’s convictions. A postscript by Mrs. Egan expresses very eloquently her feeling for family ties and what she terms a “species of home religion”, kept alive by family gatherings at stated periods: Christmas, New Year’s, Twelfth Night, birthdays and anniversaries of weddings. There is also a postscript by William Egan. Callands, Virginia. [468]
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1845 – December 11. A letter to Doct. James C. Egan, New York City from B.F. Gravely in which he gives news of Leatherwood and gives his opinion on Egan’s prospects for practicing medicine there. Gravely writes that he is to be married on the following Tuesday. Leatherwood, Henry County, Virginia. [471]
1845 – December 18. A letter to “Doctor James C. Egan to the care of the Janitor, Med. College, no. 659 Broadway New York,” from Bw. Egan. He writes of enclosing twenty dollars in two South Carolina notes. A postscript by Mrs. Egan expresses material solicitude and gives much news of Gen. Dillard and Dr. Dillard and his family. Callands, Virginia. [469]
1845 – December 18. A letter to Mr. James C. Egan, Student M. C. No. 659 Broadway, New York, from Timy. O Reilly, who urges Egan to visit as the “boats will ply all winter to Peekskil only twelve miles down from this village.” Cold Spring [N.Y.?] oversized box [457]
1845 – December 25. A letter to “ Doctor James C. Egan, To the Care of Janitor, med. College, no. 659, Broadway, New York,” from Bw. Egan. He advises James that the young women of the city “are dangerous cattle.” There is a postscript from A.E.E. n.p. [479]
1846 – A letter to Dr. Bartholomew Egan, Callands, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, from W.F. Lubé, who sends an itemized account of the money received and spent for the house in Parliament Street. Dublin, Ireland. oversized box [671]
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1846 – January 1. A letter dated December 24, 1845, to Dr. B. Egan, Callands, Virginia from Th. P. Atkinson, President of the Branch Bank of Virginia in which he agrees to hold off the suit for money owed by Dr. Egan. On the inside pages is a letter, dated January 1, 1846 to “My dear Son,” from Bartholomew Egan in which he asks his son to endorse his note. Danville, Virginia. [318]
1846 – January 1. A letter to Dr. James C. Egan, New York City, from Geo. D. Gravely. He gives news of Egan’s friends and acquaintances. He notes the death of the miser, T. Eggleton. Leatherwood, Virginia. [1167]
1846 – January 15. A letter to Dr. James C. Egan, New York City from Geo. D. Gravely in which he describes the wedding of “Miss Ann” and J. H. D. He reassures Dr. Egan about his prospects of winning “Miss Mary” on his return in the spring. He comments that the people there “are in a powerful Texas fever and have sent Dr. Antony to negotiate land.” Leatherwood, Virginia.
[1166]1846 – January 15. A letter addressed to Doctor James C. Egan, No. 659 Broadway, care of janitor, Med. Department, University of New York, from Bw. Egan. He advises his son to pay close attention to his spelling in his thesis, and urges him to seek help from a classmate, “not a Virginian if you can help it.” He mentions the prevalence of smallpox in New York. A postscript by A. E. Egan mentions her husband’s “poetic vein.” Callands, Virginia.
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1846 – January 23. A letter addressed to “My dear sweet Son,” unsigned, advises him concerning buying a valentine. n.p.
[476]1846 – January 24. A letter to “Sir” from TimY. O’Reilly in which he mentions a letter from John E. O Leary concerning a visit to General Dillard’s place in Virginia. Cold Springs, [N.Y.?]
[455]1846 – January 31. A letter to Dr. James C. Egan, University of New York, from hi cousin, John O’Leary. It is mostly family news. Horse pasture, Henry Co., Virginia.
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[393]1846 – January 31. A letter addressed to “Doctor James C. Egan, No. 659 Broadway – To the care of the Janitor to the Med. Department, University of New York,” from Bw. Egan, who sends the other half of a fifty dollar note, to reach James in time for handing in his thesis. There is a postscript by A. E. Egan. Callands, Virginia.
[477]1846 – February 6. A letter to Mrs. Anne E. Egan, Callands, Pittsylvania County, Virginia, from her son, James C. Egan. His letter is superimposed on one from his cousin, J. E. O’Leary, University Notre Dame du Lac, January 16, 1845. O’Leary discusses his life in a religious community and gives news of the Egans in Illinois. James Egan writes of seeing one of the young Pews who is at Princeton. The letter has a green stamp, “Boyd’s City Express Post 2 cents.” New York, N. Y.
[480]1846 – February 14. A letter to “Doctor James C. Egan, no. 659 Broadway, Care of Janitor, Medical Department, University of New York,” from his father Bw. Egan, giving advice about choosing a place to practice medicine with frank comments on the doctors in Leatherwood. Mrs. Egan adds a postscript. Callands, Virginia.
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1846 – February 17. A letter to Dr. James C. Egan, University of N. York, from J. O'Leary, who urges him to return as soon as practicable in order to prevent another doctor’s gaining a foothold in his absence. Horse pasture, Henry Co., Virginia.
[508]1846 – February 21. A letter to Mr. J. C. Egan, 94 Green Street, New York, from “A Friend,” who sends him Valentine greetings. The wax seal, with a thistle, shamrock and rose, is intact. New York.
[505]1846 – February 22. A letter to “Doctor James C. Egan, No. 659 Broadway, Care of Janitor, Med. Department of University of New York,” from his mother. She asks him to inquire of Anne Foley concerning his claim to the title of Earl of Clenmarrcer. She sends a sample of material she wishes him to buy her; the small scrap of cloth is still attached. His father adds a postscript in which he gives his own height and measurements and those of his son William so that James can buy clothing for them. n.p.
[473]1846 – February 24. A letter to Mr. James C. Egan, College Building, 659, Broadway, New York, from W. C. [cannot decipher name: Slutcher?] Greenwood. [400]
1846 – February 28. a letter to “Doct. James C. Egan, 659 Broadway, Care of Janitor Med. Department University, New York,” from his father B. E. He asks that James have his cousin, John E. Foley, endorse and negotiate a daft for him. William has gone to stay with Judge Talliaferro in Franklin to study law. Callands, Virginia.
[475]1846 – April 1. a letter to James C. Egan, M.D., Leatherwood, Henry County, Virginia, from J. B. Massey [?]. It is chiefly about his trip up the Hudson from New York. References are made to medical school friends. He writes of the sensation which Egan, “a Gentleman from N. Y. City with 3 Diplomas,” must create in Leatherwood. Chaumont [Jefferson County, N. Y.]
oversize box [386]1846 – April 3. Letter to Doctor Barthow Egan, Callands, Pittsylvania, Virginia, from W. F. Lube’, who has sent ₤20, due to his cousin, Anne. Paris, France
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1846 – April 8. A letter to Dr. James C. Egan, Leatherwood Store, Henry County, Virginia, from Peter C. Hairston, who writes the news, scandalous and otherwise, of the faculty of his medical school. New York, New York.
[465]1846 – May 13. A letter to Dr. James C. Egan, Leatherwood Store, Henry County, Virginia, from Peter C. Hairston, who gossips about medical school and mutual friends. He mentions that “all talk about Texas and the war ‘to arms to arms'." New York, N.Y.
[466]1846 – May 15. A letter to James C. Egan, M.D., Leatherwood, Henry Co., Virginia from W. P. Massey. Brownville, Jefferson Co, N. Y.
[353]1846 – June 4. A letter to Doctor James C. Egan, Leatherwood, Virginia, from Bw. Egan, who requests a blank for the bank with James’s name on it. Aspendale, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
oversized box [491]1846 – June 13. A letter to Doct. James C. Egan, Leatherwood, from Bw. Egan advising him not to try his horse in a buggy until someone else has tested his qualities. Aspendale, Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
oversized box [490]1846 – June 21. A letter to Dr. James C. Egan, Leatherwood Store, Henry County, Virginia, from Peter C. Hairston, in which he teases Dr. Egan about his size and his ambitions to go to Mexico as an army surgeon. There is a postscript from Miss H. L. Van Haun of 220 Wooster Street. New York, N. Y.
[464]1846 – July 9. An unsigned letter to Doctor James C. Egan, Leatherwood, probably from his father. He asks James’s help in satisfying the sheriff in the matter of fifty dollars due Ross and Patton. n.p. [489]
1846 – August 2. A brief note to Doct. James C. Egan from his father, Bw. Egan, who writes that Gatewood has not yet made his saddlebags. n.p.
[488]1846 – August 9 or 10. A note to Dr. James C. Egan, Henry Co. from D. C. Hairston. He regrets he cannot attend Henry Court. Indian Spring.
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1846 – August 13. An unsigned letter to Doctor James C. Egan, Leatherwood, Henry Cy., probably from his mother, who sends him his grandfather’s copy of Sentimental Journey. n.p.
oversized box [487]1846 – August 22. A memorandum of agreement between James C. Egan, Commissioner for School District No. 4, and Robert W. Williams, who promises to build a schoolhouse at Black Lodge. n.p.
[1061]1846 – September 8. A note to Dr. James C. Egan, Leatherwood, Virginia, from William A. Martin, requesting ½ dozen Blue Pills for his mother. Leatherwood, Henry County, Virginia.
[338]1846 – October 1. A letter to Dr. Jas. C. Egan, Leatherwood, Henry County, Virginia, from Peter C. Hairston, who writes that he is on the point of leaving for Mississippi, and requests that mail be addressed to him at Columbus, Mississippi. n.p.
[463]1846 – October 11. A letter to James C. Egan, M.D., Danville, Patrick County, Virginia, from J. B. Massey. He writes of the esteem and affection he had for his Southern friends at medical school and describes how actual acquaintance with Southerners had changed his views and opinions of the South. Chaumont, Jefferson County, N. Y.
[387]1846 – October 16. A letter to Doct. James C. Egan, Leatherwood, from Bw. Egan, two requests that certain medical supplies be sent to him. Greenwood.
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