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Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Allen Taylor Ledger, 1805-1806, Ms2023-071, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The Allen Taylor Ledger was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in February 2017.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Allen Taylor Ledger was completed in July 2023.

Biographical Note

From dealer description: Allen Taylor [c.1784-1837), a native of Virginia, graduated in 1800 from Liberty Hall Academy in Lexington, which later became Washington College, and finally Washington & Lee University He became a lawyer in Montgomery and neighboring southwestern Virginia counties. He was a member of the Virginia Legislature, the Chancery of the Commonwealth of Virginia from 1814-183 1, Judge of the General Court and Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery of the 17th Circuit, and trustee of Washington College [1820-1836].

Scope and Content

The Allen Taylor ledger contains documentation of Taylor's work as an attorney in Montgomery and neighboring southwestern Virginia counties. Entries consist of names of clients, cost for services, money received and paid out and occasional notations like reminders to bring a will to court or to give someone advice.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Local/Regional History and Appalachian South

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Allen Taylor Ledger by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).