Scope and Contents From the Collection: Papers, 1727-1918, chiefly 1781-1875, of members of the related Overton, Ragland, Claybrooke and Hart families of Louisa County, Va. and Haywood Co., Tenn. The early papers are primarily legal documents, accounts and account books of John Ragland and Samuel Ragland and correspondence of the children of Samuel Ragland. After 1797, the collection concerns the legal and business papers of Samuel Overton, Thomas Overton, Waller Overton and Sally Overton Claybrooke. After 1810, the collection...

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Frederick Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr. Asks him to deliver several letters.

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Frederick Harris to Samuel Overton, Jr.. Asks for his note and receipts; needs money to buy shoes for his Negroes.

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Scope and Contents John Baptist and Joseph Waterlow to Samuel Overton, Louisa County, Virginia. Sympathy letter on death of a relative.

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Scope and Contents Robert Lewis, Caroline, to Samuel Overton, Spotsylvania Court House. Will be unable to attend court -- asks Samuel Overton to do some business for him.

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Power of Attorney -- Alexander Parker to Samuel Overton.

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Scope and Contents Sta. Crutchfield, Mattapony, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to send papers; thinks $300 is a good price for the land.

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Scope and Contents John Scudday to Samuel Overton, Louisa, Virginia. Will wait for Mr. Meriwether's money.

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Edward Carrington, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Asks him to send Carriage, License, and auction duties.

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Scope and Contents Benjamin Brown, Charlottesville , VA, to Samuel Overton. Money has not yet been received on Gooch's execution.

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Scope and Contents John Thornton, Hanover, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Will try to pay his bond.

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Scope and Contents Overton Cosby, Urbanna, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.

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Affadavit of James Beadles on Negro belonging to estate of Cleavers Duke.

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Garland Thompson, Culpeper Court House, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses settlement of executions.

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Scope and Contents Robert Yancy, Yanceyville, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses money due him.

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John Hook to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Discusses the settlement of law suits.

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Overton Cosby, Urbanna, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa Court House. Is pleased with sale of McChesy property; sympathy at death of Brother Charles.

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Henry Daingerfield to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House. Settlement of an execution.

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Scope and Contents William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Sends an account.

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Scope and Contents John Quarles, Fluvanna, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Discusses settlement of a debt.

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Scope and Contents John Overton, Nashville, TN, to Samuel Overton, Louisa Court House, VA. Has been sick; asks Samuel Overton to find an overseer for him.

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Scope and Contents William Poindexter, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Greensprings. Sends papers.

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Scope and Contents William Austin, Richmond, VA, to Samuel Overton, Jr., Greensprings, Louisa. Pistols are ready; hopes Samuel Overton's health is better.

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Scope and Contents William Lawrence, Louisa, Virginia, to Samuel Overton, Sweet Springs. Several letters have arrived for him.

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Scope and Contents Dela Badger to Samuel Overton, Jr., Louisa, Virginia. Asks Samuel Overton to take a draught and send the money.