Correspondence, 20 Nov. 1786
Scope and Contents
Letter from John Preston to "brother," Francis Preston, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia. Discusses business dealings with Anderson tobacco, and obtaining the necessary materials and the carpenter recommended by Captain T. Smith to finish their house; wants to compare prices between the Academy at Botetourt Town and William and Mary; gives details of building a new academy at Greenfield and the prices which would be charged.
Dates
- Creation: 20 Nov. 1786
Creator
- From the Collection: Preston Family (Family)
- From the Collection: Preston, Francis (Person)
- From the Collection: Preston, John, 1764-1827 (Person)
- From the Collection: Preston, William (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 90.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository