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Robertson Family Correspondence

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Guide to the Wyndham Robertson Papers 1768-1925 © 2006 University of Chicago Library

On a seal of pebble, brought by him from the loved land of his fathers, transparent as glass, was engraved his family device, viz: a dove and a serpent, the symbols of innocence and wisdom, with the motto — 'Virtutis Gloria Merces.' (Glory is the Reward of Valour). Wyndham Robertson

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Citation

When quoting material from this collection, the preferred citation is: Robertson, Wyndham. Papers, [Box #, Folder #], Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library

Biographical Note Wyndham Robertson (1803-1888) was the 20th governor of Virginia. He traced his family heritage to Pocahontas and authored historical texts. This collection contains family letters business papers, family records, historical research, dating back to 1740, and letters to civil war officials. Wyndham Robertson actively corresponded with southern generals during the civil war.

The scope of this research is restrained to (Box 1, folders 1- 6) the family papers written before 1811 and consist mainly of the correspondence of Wyndham Robertson's father, William "Billy" Robertson, and Wyndham's grandfather, Archibald Robertson, a factor on the James River, to his family in Glasgow. Family affairs were the main subject of the correspondence.

Wyndham Robertson's father, William "Billy" Robertson, carried on a lively correspondence with his uncle, Arthur Robertson, Chamberlain of Glasgow, and his cousins in Scotland which verifies the authenticity of Mary Robertson's Robertson Family Narrative

Series I: Wyndham Robertson Family Correspondence

Box 1 Folder 1 March 6, 1740-April 1768

Page # 1-
From William Robertson, Baillie of Edinburgh
To Sons, Archibald and Patrick Robertson
Date March 6, 1740, Edingurgh
From William Robertson, Baillie of Edinburgh To Sons, Archibald and Patrick Robertson

Page # 2-3
From Arthur Robertson, Chamberlain of Glasgow, son of William Robertson, Baillie of Edinburgh
To brother Archibald Robertson, Merchant, Appomattox, James River, Virginia
Date Dec 3, 1766, Glasgow


Page # 4-7
From Elizabeth Robertson, daughter of Arthur Robertson, Chamberlain of Glasgow
To cousin William "Billy" Robertson
Date April 1768


Page # 8-10
From Arthur Robertson, Chamberlain of Glasgow
To brother Archibald Robertson, Merchant, Appomattox, James River, Virginia
Date Dec 1766, Glasgow


Box 1 Folder 2 June 1768-Jan. 28, 1773

Page # 1-2
From Helen (Nelly) Robertson, daughter of Arthur Robertson, Chamberlain of Glasgow
To cousin William "Billy" Robertson, care of Richard Eppes, City Point, Virginia
Date June 1768, Glasgow (condolances regarding death of Billy's father)


Page # 3-4
From Uncle Arthur Robertson, Chamberlain of Glasgow
To Nephew William "Billie" Robertson, care of Richard Eppes, City Point, Virginia
Date June 16, 1768, Glasgow (regarding Archibald's death)


Page # 5-6
From Cousin William, son of Arthur Robertson, Chamberlain of Glasgow
To Cousin William "Billie" Robertson, care of Richard Eppes, at City Point, Virginia
Date June 16 1768, Antigua (regarding Archibald's death)


Page #7-8
From Uncle Arthur Robertson, Chamberlain of Glasgow
To Nephew William "Billie" Robertson, Favor of Robert Turnbull, Appomattox, James River Virginia ( Note: of "Dumas and Turnbull" of Glasgow/"White Hill" Prince Geroge Co. VA Old Virginia Clerks)
Date July 3, 1769, Glasgow (regarding Archibald's Will)


Page # 9-11
From M. (Mary?) Robertson, daughter of Arthur Robertson Chamberlain of Glasgow (Note to Liz- please compare handwriting)
To William "Billie" Robertson, (Favor of Robert Turnbull), Appomattox, James River Virginia
Date July 3rd, 1769, Glasgow (gossip)

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Page # 12-13
From N. (Nelly/Helen?) Robertson, daughter of Arthur Robertson Chamberlain of Glasgow
To William "Billie" Robertson, care of Robert Turnbull, Appomattox, James River Virginia
Date July 1st, 1770 (?) (from the country- Dulfreshurn???)


Page # 14-15
From Marianne (Marian?) Robertson, daughter of Arthur Robertson Chamberlain of Glasgow
To William "Billy" Robertson, at his Uncle Arthur's in Glasgow.
Date Jan 8th, 1772


Page # 16-17
From Elizabeth Robertson, daughter of Arthur Robertson, Chamberlain of Glasgow
To cousin William "Billy" Robertson, Merchant, Appomattox, James River Virginia
Date August 3rd, 1772, Darlieth (price of cloth)


Page # 18-19
From Helen Robertson, daughter of Arthur Robertson, Chamberlain of Glasgow
To cousin William "Billy" Robertson, Merchant, Appomattox, James River Virginia
Date Jan 28th, 1773, Glasgow


Box 1 Folder 3 July 3, 1773-July 15, 1774

Page # 1-3
From Jean (Jane ???) Robertson, daughter of Arthur Robertson, Chamberlain of Glasgow
To cousin William "Billy" Robertson, Merchant, Blandford, James River Virginia
Date July 3rd, 1773, Glasgow (re death of Billy's mother, gossip)


Page # 4-7
From Elizabeth Robertson, daughter of Arthur Robertson, Chamberlain of Glasgow
To cousin William "Billy" Robertson
Date July 27th, 1773 Glasgow (condolence re the death of Billy's mother, gossip)


Page # 8-10
From Elizabeth Robertson, daughter of Arthur Robertson, Chamberlain of Glasgow
To cousin William "Billy" Robertson, Favor of George Buchanan,(Note is the carrier, George Buchanan, the brother in law or nephew of Eliz.) Blandford
Date March 18th, 1774


Page # 11- 13
From Elizabeth Robertson, daughter of Arthur Robertson, Chamberlain of Glasgow
To cousin William "Billy" Robertson,
Date May 1774 Glasgow


Page # 14-16
From Robert Robertson, son of Arthur Robertson, Chamberlain of Glasgow
To cousin William "Billy" Robertson,
Date May 14th 1774, Antigua (a re-introduction)


Page # 17-20
From Jean (Jane) Robertson, daughter of Arthur Robertson, Chamberlain of Glasgow
To cousin William "Billy" Robertson, Merchant, Blandford, Virginia
Date July 15th, 1774, Glasgow


Box 1 Folder 4 May 15, 1779-March 1785

Page # 1-3
From William Robertson, son of Arthur Robertson, Chamberlain of Glasgow
To cousin William "Billy" Robertson, at Belford or Blandford, Appomattox River, Virginia
Date April 28, 1783, Paisley (?) (ragarding the death of Arthur and his estate)


Page # 4-5
Deed to Col. William Russell
From Benjamin Harrison, Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia
Date June 10th, 1784


Page # 6-8
Accounting Sheets for Surveys By The Loyal Company - Dr. Francis Smith


Page # 9, 10, 11
From Sinthe Robertson; (Sinthia Allyn ... Patrick Robertson's daughter in law, married to Archibald Robertson)
To Cousin William Robertson, Petersburg Virginia
Date March 1785, New London, Connecticut


Further Research

Guide to the Wyndham Robertson Papers 1768-1925 © 2006 University of Chicago Library

Kirkcudbrightshire Papers a thirteen-page "narrative" written circa 1793 by, we surmise, Mary Robertson, daughter of Arthur Robertson, Chamberlain of the City of Glasgow.





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