Letters by others to Frances (Austin) Wright, 1847-1871 and undated
Scope and Contents
18 items. Includes two slave letters (Mary to her mother and father; and Lucy Patterson to Beverly, her son). Includes letter, 7 May 1859, of R. Elariage stating he has no objection to a slave marriage and endorsing the prospective husband. Letter outlining how to manage the estate of Archibald Austin ['If we lose when we own the negroes, how much more loss we would sustain when the negroes are hired."] and what has transpired financially since Austin's death twelve years previously including the sale of forty-three slaves. Also letters written from Virginia Female Institute, Staunton, Va.
Dates
- Creation: 1847-1871 and undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Austin, Archibald, 1772-1837 (Person)
- From the Collection: Horsley family (Family)
- From the Collection: Spiller family (Family)
Language of Materials
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.
Extent
From the Collection: 27.50 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository