Box Misc. MS Box 1

One photograph of women, unnamed; Auxiliary Notes written by Mrs. Wilbur D. Jones and Published in the [i]Wilmington Legionnaire[/i]; newspaper articles regarding selling poppies; a poem and a menu cover with Post No. 10 Wilmington NC on the cover

Various newspaper clippings including articles during World War II until late in the 1950s; articles on the American Legion and the Auxiliary; poem entitled, "How Sleep The Brave," May 30, 1950; instructions on displaying the flag; a leaflet entitled, Memorial Day Services, sponsed by American Legion Post No. 10, May 30, 1954; a copy of the American Legion Auxiliary Yearbook

This document certifies that Moses Bartram of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was elected to membership in the American Philosophical Society. It was signed on January 20, 1786, by the Society’s President, Benjamin Franklin; Vice-Presidents John Ewing, William White and Samuel Vaughan; and Secretaries James Hutchinson, John Foulke, and two others.

Written from the City Courthouse of Wilmington and describes the fall of Fort Fisher.

This item is a photocopy of a listing of Duplin County, North Carolina marriage bonds.

Broadside written by Benjamin Ewell, President of the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA.

Joseph Burwell Ficklen (JBF) writing from his home at Falmouth, VA, to his wife, Anna Eliza Churchill Fitzhugh Ficklen (AEF), who was visiting her aunt, Mrs. Nancy Grayson, near Upperville, VA. With stamped and hand cancelled envelope. Relates his troubles with getting a new mill operating.

JBF, Falmouth, VA, to AEF, still visiting her aunt. Letter serves also as the envelope and is stamped and hand cancelled. Discusses various springs AEF might visit for health’s sake. Mill still needs repair and wheat, at $1.00 per bushel, is too high priced anyway.

JBF, Falmouth, VA, to AEF, at Jordan’s Springs, Frederick City, VA. Letter, which is also the envelope, is stamped and hand cancelled. JBF writes that he had an order for 3,000 barrels of his Bridgewater Flour, which he had to purchase from other millers as his mill was not started yet. Sent $100.00 check for family’s vacationing expenses. Expresses concern over weather and unhealthy areas resulting. Mentions daughter Edmo and son Joe.

JBF, Falmouth, VA, to AEF, care of Doct. Magruder, Georgetown, D.C. Letter/envelope is stamped and hand cancelled. Mentions flour order, requests she has her portrait taken and have her teeth attended to by Magruder.