Ledger, 1856-1861

File — Box: Small Collections Box 2, Folder: 2

Identifier: id293183

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Joseph C. Farrar Medical Ledger, 1856-1861

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Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection consists of two ledgers belonging to Joseph C. Farrar, a doctor in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. The first ledger includes accounts from 1848-1849 while the second ledger includes accounts from 1856-1861. The ledgers contain lists of patients, treatments and prices, and expenditures, as well as entries for both enslaved persons and "free persons of color" who were treated.

The 1856-1861 ledger was partially used by an unknown prior owner in 1852-1853, most likely Dr. Farrar's niece. Her entries record books she has read, items she has purchased, algebraic problems, visits to friends, and observations of the weather. She also copied poems including "Lord Allen's Daughter", "The Artist's Love" and "The Young Bride".

Dates

Creation: 1856-1861

Creator

From the Collection: Farrar, Joseph C. (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access:

Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.