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Patrick H. Jones Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. 70 J71
Scope and Contents

Papers, 1829-1905, of Patrick H. Jones of Louisa County, Va. Chiefly accounts of Jones, both personal and related to his partnership with Elisha Melton. Includes account book for a bar operated by Jones in 1852-1853 and contracts between Jones and Melton to lease the bar, lease for woodland and contract with railroad to sell wood. Collection also includes agreements to hire slaves.

Dates: 1829-1905

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  • Subject: Bars (Drinking establishments)--Virginia X
  • Subject: Financial records X
  • Subject: Slavery--Virginia--19th century X