Armistead Family Papers, 1813-1815, 1817-1818, 1901, 1916

Collection Overview

Title: Armistead Family Papers, 1813-1815, 1817-1818, 1901, 1916

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-359

Creator: Armistead, Robert (1796-1819)

Extent: 2.0 Folders

Arrangement: Arranged by series in chronological order.

Date Acquired: 04/12/2004

Languages: English [eng]

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Biographical Note

Robert Armistead was a midshipman in the United States Navy. He took part in the Second Barbary War, serving on board both the frigate USS Constellation and the sloop USS Erie. Armistead died in Norfolk, Virginia on April 30, 1819.

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.

Use Restrictions: The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.

Acquisition Source: Cornelia Hager by donation

Related Materials: Robert A. Armistead Ship Journal, 1815-1818, Library of Virginia.

Preferred Citation: Armistead Family Papers, MSS 0000-359, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed December 20, 2015.

Box and Folder Listing

Box 1: Filing Cabinet Manuscripts

Folder 1: Correspondence, 1813-1916

Item 1: Correspondence, District Pay Master Office to William A. Armistead, 1813 November 15
Item 2: Correspondence, Robert Brent to William A. Armistead, 1814 April 15
Item 3: Address leaf, Robert Brent to William A. Armistead, 1814 April 16
Item 4: Correspondence, unknown to Robert Armistead, 1814 November 29
Item 5: Correspondence, John Saunders to Armistead and Kelly, 1815 September 17
Item 6: Correspondence, Robert Armistead to "My dear Sister", 1815 October 30
Item 7: Correspondence, unknown to "Dear Brother", 1817 January 12
Item 8: Correspondence, Robert Armistead to William A. Armistead, 1817 July 15
Item 9: Envelope, Postmarked from Washington, D. C., 1901 July: Handwritten notes on front and back of envelope.
Item 10: Correspondence, "Mother" to Kenneth S. Perkins, 1916 February 5: Includes envelope.
Item 11: Correspondence, undated

Folder 2: Notes, undated

Item 1: Note, undated: Handwritten on Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company letterhead.
Item 2: Note, undated: Handwritten on Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company letterhead.
Item 3: Note, undated: Handwritten on Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company letterhead.
Item 4: Note, undated: Handwritten on Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company letterhead.
Item 5: Note, undated: Handwritten on Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company letterhead.
Item 6: Note, undated: Handwritten on Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company letterhead.
Item 7: Biographical Note, undated: Includes biographical information on Robert Sheild.
Item 8: Genealogical Note, undated: Includes genealogical information on the early 19th century Perkins family.