Box Misc. MS Box 1

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Document stating commissioners appointed by the Bracken County Court were in charge of dividing the slaves according to the provisions of John Hamilton’s will. V. Weldon was listed as guardian of Samuel P. Hamilton’s children/heirs.

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Army voucher for 3 months pension written in "Invalid" Form – December 4, 1883, to March 4, 1884 – of $24.00 to John O. Hamilton, received of R.M. Kelly, U.S. pension Agent at Louisville, Kentucky.

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AEF’s occasional accounts of her and her family’s travels and a listing of deaths of friends. Notes death of her son-in-law, Edmo’s husband, J.P. Corbin, on May 28, 1904. Mentions her son, John Rose Ficklen, leaving for New Orleans in October of 1885 “for the opening of the Tulane University.” This notebook initially served as a bankbook for AEF.

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Newspaper clipping of the Gallatin County News, published in Warsaw, Kentucky, on Saturday, June 18, 1927. Article about John Carroll Hamilton, 85, who died June 5, 1927. A Confederate veteran, he was the son of John O. and Grace Hamilton. Laminated.

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Compiled by Fitzhugh Ficklen. Begins with “William Fitzhugh, 1652-1701, Bedford, m. Sarah Tucker 1553-1702.”

Scope and Contents Joseph Burwell Ficklen (JBF) at Rockbridge Alum Springs, VA, to his wife, Anna Eliza Churchill Fitzhugh Ficklen (AEF), who was at home at Falmouth, VA. Mentions a Presbyterian minister, Mr. Ross, who married Governor (James) McDowell’s daughter. Also at the Springs was Judge (James M.) Wayne of the U.S. Supreme Court. JBF explains his reason for refusing to by a “Cottage Priviledge” at White Sulphur, saying this practice violated his moral and religious scruples, and that some of the...

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JBF at Falmouth, VA, to AEF. Gen. Thomas of Washington City promised he would provide escort to AEF from Washington City. Gen. Sumner granted a pass for AEF, children, and supplies. Letter also relates destruction afflicted on neighbors’ properties. Wrote again of problems with servants who must now decide if they’re leaving or staying to work for wages. Laminated.

Scope and Contents JBF at Belmont, Falmouth, VA, to AEF in Baltimore, MD. Received AEF’s Letter via Gen. Brooks. Missed wife and family on first Christmas day they had been separated. Home and possessions still safe but fearful of future. Speaks of probability that “they” will place their batteries on Forge Hills. Gen. Sumner declined to advise AEF’s return home. Perhaps AEF could send family supplies to Washington City care of Mr. Potts. Also mentions Doct. Magruder. Worried about financial ruin resulting...

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JBF, at Falmouth, VA to AEF in Baltimore, MD. Advised her to remain in Baltimore and cease efforts momentarily to send family supplies home until Gen. Sumner would give her a pass. “Seigel’s whole command is said to be in the Forge wood…” Livestock needed guarding, enclosures were down, and the grounds became a “thoroughfare.” Laminated.

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JBF at Hot Springs, Bath Co., VA, to AEF (at home). Met Mr. Boyce of SC, brother of man who married Dr. Ficklen’s daughter. Daughters Edmo and Nannie were with him. Mentions family flour business, saying Burwell can manage the business better at home than can JBF from afar. Visited friends at Healing Springs, VA. After leaving Hot Springs they planned to visit Hot Springs, Bath Alum Springs, Blowing Cave, and Rock Alum. Laminated.