Series 1: Survey Records, 1780-1830
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Scope and Contents
Receipts, land transaction documents and correspondence, accounts and other legal documents concerning surveying and the buying and selling of land. Many names included from Washington County, Virginia and other parts of Virginia, Kentucky and other places. Memo books, survey accounts and survey journals.
Dates
- Creation: 1780-1830
Creator
- From the Collection: Preston, Robert, circa 1750-1831 (Person)
- From the Collection: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Person)
- From the Collection: Preston Family (Family)
- From the Collection: College of William and Mary (Organization)
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: 1 Linear Feet (2 Century boxes) : 586 items
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository