R.L. Henley Law Practice Papers, 1856-1890, undated
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Mostly law practice papers of Richardson Leonard Henley. Clients include Capt. Wright "Folly;" Mary L. Taylor family (lawsuit over sale of land); William L. Spencer; and S.C. Barlett (sale of the Hopkins Bartlett land tract). Many letters, receipts, accounts, and legal documents concern the estate of Lavinia J. McCaw (Mrs. William R. McCaw) from 1887-1890. Dr. James D. Moncure, of Eastern Lunatic Asylum, is the administrator of the estate. Includes personal receipts of Dr. James D. Moncure for shares in "Newport News Land and Development Company" and 1897 property taxes. Draft of a judgment by Judge R.L. Henley on allegations of election fraud, undated.
Dates
- Creation: 1856-1890, undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Henley, John Turner, 1900-1974 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 2.50 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository