Letters by Iverson L. Twyman (1810-1864), 1840-1848
Scope and Contents
16 items. Includes letters to Capt. A. W. Flippin, Capt. Harrington, George B. Austin, Martha E. Austin (written during her engagement to Twyman), Mrs. Martha E. Twyman (concerning the practice of medicine; care of a slave's child while she is in the field; sudden death of a slave mourned both as loss of property and as loss of a member of the family; and sale of slave " [?] will tell the negroes and send them to crying and howling."
Dates
- Creation: 1840-1848
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