- box-folder 2 folder: 1
Account for claims in Montgomery County to be paid by John Preston in surveyors' fees
March 20, 1780
- box-folder 2 folder: 1
Memorandum of a land contract between John Smith and John Preston
April 11, 1784
- box-folder 2 folder: 1
Joseph Cloyd to Capt. John Preston; Concerns a loan
September 3, 1784
- box-folder 2 folder: 2
Request "to Mr. Preston" for registration of 129 acres of land for John Lawrence; Signed Richard Whitt
February 1786
- box-folder 2 folder: 2
Record of land warrants recorded by Mary Smith for Henry Smith, received from John Preston by the hand of Robt. Preston; Russell
County
November 16, 1786
- box-folder 2 folder: 2
James Beacon to John Preston in Montgomery County; Fragment; Williamsburg
March 16, 1787
- box-folder 2 folder: 3
Col. Harvie to John Preston in Montgomery County; Requests information on a tract of land on the Kentucky River surveyed in
William Preston's time
August 12, 1788
- box-folder 2 folder: 3
Surveys of 8 pieces of property (on one sheet) in Montgomery County for various persons; Each signed J. Preston
1780s
- box-folder 2 folder: 4
Christley Pickle [to Capt. John Preston?]; Note withdrawing a land entry claim
April 23, 1790
- box-folder 2 folder: 4
Deposition regarding land dealings of John and Francis Preston; Kanhawa County
May 14, 1790
- box-folder 2 folder: 4
Alexander Breckenridge to John Preston at Smithfield, Montgomery County; Concerns a request for a loan; Beargrass
June 12, 1790
- box-folder 2 folder: 4
Reuben Slaughter to John Preston in Montgomery County; Requests information on entries and rights of settlement for various
properties; Greenbrier
September 9, 1790
- box-folder 2 folder: 5
Certification that Wilson Ivy, a soldier in John Preston's company, is owed back pay; Signed J. Preston
September 27, 1792
- box-folder 2 folder: 5
William Preston to "Dear Brother," Captain John Preston, in Richmond; Refers to Gen. Wayne's march from Pittsburg, William's
planned trip to Richmond; Prince Edward Courthouse
October 18, 1792
- box-folder 2 folder: 6
Francis Preston to "Dear Brother," John Preston, in Montgomery County; Concerns land warrants and their proper registration;
Saltworks
August 1, 1795
- box-folder 2 folder: 6
Received of John Preston, taxes paid on James Patton's land in Montgomery County; Signed David Cloyd
November 2, 1795
- box-folder 2 folder: 6
J. McDowell to Col. John Preston in Richmond; Concerns a land survey by Preston; Mr. Miller has conditionally sold Preston's
survey to Mr. Wolcott; Rockbridge
November 11, 1796
- box-folder 2 folder: 7
Wm. Preston to "Dear Brother," Col. John Preston, in Montgomery County; Refers to orders requiring William to march his troops
to Staunton, his planned trip to Rockbridge; Fincastle
September 25, 1797
- box-folder 2 folder: 7
John Breckenridge to Col. John Preston in Montgomery County; Concerns the collection of a debt owed to Breckenridge by a third
party
October 23, 1798
- box-folder 2 folder: 7
Wm. Radford to [his son-in-law] Gen. John Preston in Montgomery County; Refers to Radford's planned trip to Kentucky, the
Napoleonic Wars in Europe; Richmond
June 6, 1799
- box-folder 2 folder: 7
Gordon Cloyd to Gen. John Preston at Smithfield; Concerns land surveys at Horseshoe; Springfield
August 3, 1799
- box-folder 2 folder: 8
Nathaniel Hart to Gen. John Preston in Montgomery County; Concerns a delay in Mr. Radford's law suit; Franklin
March 5, 1800
- box-folder 2 folder: 8
Francis Preston to "Dear Brother," Gen. John Preston, in Montgomery County; Inquires about arrangements made regarding the
Loyal Company's holdings after George Taylor's death
April 25, 1801
- box-folder 2 folder: 8
Thos. L. Preston to "Dear Brother," Gen. John Preston, at Horshoe Bottom, Montgomery County; Refers to Thomas's journey to
[William and Mary] College; Richmond
December 8, 1801
- box-folder 2 folder: 9
Wm. Radford to [his son-in-law] Gen. John Preston at Horseshoe Bottom, in Montgomery County; Concerns family matters
April 12, 1802
- box-folder 2 folder: 9
Henry L. Shore [to John Preston?]; Refers to Col. Vandewall executing a deed; the recovery of Martha and Carleton Radford;
Richmond
July 27, 1802
- box-folder 2 folder: 10
Charles Taylor to Gen. Preston at Horseshoe; Concerns the prospective marriage of Taylor's son to Preston's daughter
September 3, 1803
- box-folder 2 folder: 10
Eliza Madison to "My Dear Brother," Gen. John Preston, in Montgomery County; Concerns her two horses being stolen and her
efforts to recover them; farm matters; Dumfries
November 9, 1803
- box-folder 2 folder: 10
Francis Preston to "Dear Brother," Gen. John Preston, in Richmond; Refers to Negroes going to Horseshoe and the possibility
of hiring additional ones in Richmond; Talks of Kentucky's advantages and disadvantages, and a planned trip to the springs
December 28, 1803
- box-folder 2 folder: 11
Wm. Preston to "Dear Brother," Gen. John Preston, at Horseshoe; Refers to breeding one of William's mares, plans for traveling
to Smithfield
June 1, 1804
- box-folder 2 folder: 11
William Munford to Gen. John Preston at Horseshoe Bottom, Montgomery County; Refers to Napoleon Bonaparte's victories; family
matters; land in Ohio; Richland
June 12, 1804
- box-folder 2 folder: 12
James McDowell to [his brother-in-law] Gen. John Preston in Montgomery County; Concerns land purchases from Mr. Brown, McDowell's
travel plans to Ohio; Rockbridge
February 17, 1805
- box-folder 2 folder: 12
Bowker Preston to Gen. John Preston in Montgomery County; Concerns brandy purchased from Preston by John Hook; Montgomery
Court House
June 4, 1805
- box-folder 2 folder: 12
Wm. Radford to [his brother-in-law] Gen. John Preston; Concerns Radford's course of study at Washington Academy and planned
attendance at William and Mary; Washington Academy
August 1, 1805
- box-folder 2 folder: 13
Thomas Preston to "Dear Brother," Gen. John Preston, at Horseshoe, Montgomery County; Concerns goods that Thomas was to purchase
for his mother in Lexington and Richmond; Lexington
December 8, 1805
- box-folder 2 folder: 13
John Radford to [his brother-in-law] Gen. John at Horshoe Bottom, Montgomery County; Concerns land dealings in Chesmont County
[Kentucky?]; Washington Township, Chesmont County
September 25, 1805
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John Smith to Col. John Preston in Montgomery City; Requests Smith's wife's part of the estate of her late grandfather; Fayette
County, Kentucky
December 21, 1805
- box-folder 2 folder: 14
John Lewis to Gen. John Preston at Horseshoe; Introduces Mr. Piersh[?], a Russian botanist on a botanical expedition
August 4, 1806
- box-folder 2 folder: 14
List of taxable property owned by John Preston in Botetourt County; Signed by William Walker
March 10, 1807
- box-folder 2 folder: 14
Thomas Preston to "Dear Brother," Gen. John Preston, in Montgomery County; Concerns John Preston's support for Thomas's schooling
at Washington Academy, includes a request for additional funds; Washington Academy
April 11, 1807
- box-folder 2 folder: 15
John Preston to Lt. Col. Henry Bowyer; Contains division orders, second regiment of Virginia Cavalry
July 30, 1807
- box-folder 2 folder: 15
Samuel Coleman to Maj. Gen. John Preston; Order concerning state's quota of militia; Adjutant General's Office, Richmond
August 18, 1807
- box-folder 2 folder: 15
George Pury to Gen. John Preston in Montgomery City; Concerns Pury's receipt of a subpoena from Preston and a business deal
between Pury and Major Shiffy; Wythe County
October 14, 1807
- box-folder 2 folder: 15
Francis Preston to "Dear Brother," Gen. John Preston, in Montgomery County; Refers to Mr. King hiring Gen. Preston's Negroes;
a trip to Smithfield; recent elections; Abingdon
February 26, 1808.
- box-folder 2 folder: 16
John Radford to [his brother-in-law Gen. John Preston at Horseshoe Bottom, Montgomery County; Concerns his move to Ohio and
acquisition of land there; Refers to bringing a slave woman with him and paying his mother $300 for her; Frankfort
July 14, 1808
- box-folder 2 folder: 16
Nathaniel Hart to Gen. John Preston in Richmond; Refers to a debt to be paid in horses; Spring Hill [Kentucky]
August 18, 1809
- box-folder 2 folder: 16
Gen. John Preston to John Champ at Horseshoe Bottom' Includes instructions for Champ as overseer at Horseshoe Bottom; Richmond
January 9, 1810
- box-folder 2 folder: 17
Godfrey Brooks to "Master," Gen. John Preston, in Richmond; Reports on affairs at Greenfield; Greenfield
April 20, 1810
- box-folder 2 folder: 17
James Breckenridge to [his cousin] Gen. John Preston in Richmond; Refers to Col. [Nicholas?] visiting the springs in the summer;
includes a list of accounts as a postscript; Fincastle
May 19, 1810
- box-folder 2 folder: 17
Carlton Radford to [his brother-in-law] Gen. John Preston in Richmond; Asks for money for college expenses; Washington Academy
May 27, 1810
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Promissory note for a sum to be paid for a slave; Signed Charles Taylor and J. Preston
June 9, 1810
- box-folder 2 folder: 18
Francis Preston to [his brother] Gen. John Preston in Richmond; Encloses a power of attorney from William Trigg, executor
of William King; concerns various law suits against Trigg and King; Abington
November 10, 1810
- box-folder 2 folder: 18
Carlton T. Radford to [his brother-in-law] Gen. John Preston in Richmond; Reports on problems with the hemp harvest at Horseshoe;
Abingdon
November 27, 1810
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William Temple to Gen. J. Preston; Requests the return of a promissory note for the sum of $250
December 28, 1810
- box-folder 2 folder: 19
Francis Preston to "Dear Brother," Gen. John Preston; Tells of a trip to Horseshoe to check on John Preston's farm; Mr. Champ's
difficulties with the slaves; hiring a new person to help Champ; Wythe Courthouse
Janaury 17, 1811
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Moses Jackson to Gen. J. Preston; Requests that Preston intercede on his behalf with the authorities, gaining his freedom
from jail; Richmond
April 2, 1811
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Susan McDowell to [her uncle], Gen. John Preston in Richmond; Congratulates him on his marriage to Mrs. Mayo; refers to Susan's
visit to Staunton; Cherry Grove
May 14, 1811
- box-folder 2 folder: 20
Gen. John Preston to "My dear Son," William R. Preston in Rockbridge; Requests that William return home, taking leave of his
aunt, uncle, and cousins on the best of terms to begin attending Mr. Crutchfield's school in Bath County; Richmond
May 16, 1811
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Thomas Preston to "Dear Sir" [W. Preston Smith?] at the Treasury Office in Richmond; Concerns a note due at the bank, Lexington;
On the same sheet: J. Preston to "Dear Preston" [W. Preston Smith]; Concerns a coming trip to Hot Springs because of rheumatic
pain
July 17, 1811
- box-folder 2 folder: 20
Mathias Lane to Gen. J. Preston in Richmond; Concerns squatters burning timber and selling the ashes on Preston's land in
Kentucky; requests a power of attorney to remove the squatters; Glasgow, Kentucky
August 5, 1811
- box-folder 2 folder: 20
James Preston to "Dear Brother," Gen. John Preston in Richmond; Concerns the purchase of a piece of property, for which he
requests payment; Smithfield
October 27, 1811
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"Extract from H. Crutchfield's Books, requested by General Preston, in Order to know precisely the Expense of his three sons
for one year;" Costs of John Preston's sons to go to school; lists tuition, board, lodging, shoes, clothing, etc.,
1811-1812
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Promissory note to Robert Gamble; Signed J. Preston
January 14, 1812
- oversize folder: 1
William R. Preston to "Dear Father," Gen. John Preston in Richmond; Concerns studies at Mr. Crutchfield's school; requests
$5.00; Bath County
January 16, 1812
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Thomas Preston to "Dear Brother," Gen. John Preston in Richmond; Concerns a piece of property for sale; military promotions;
Lexington
February 16, 1812
- box-folder 2 folder: 22
Bill (and receipt) to John and Joseph Boyce.; Treasury Office, Richmond
June 20, 1812
- box-folder 2 folder: 22
Cornelius Brown to Gen. John Preston in Richmond; Reports on affairs at Horseshoe Bottom; Horseshoe Bottom
July 11, 1812
- box-folder 2 folder: 22
Gr. Smith to Gen. John Preston in Richmond; Fragment
July 15, 1812
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Elizabeth Ann Cabell Preston to [her husband], Gen. John Preston in Richmond; Concerns family and farming matters
September 22, 1812
- box-folder 2 folder: 23
William Preston and John Preston to "Dear Father," Gen. John Preston in Richmond; Lysander Smith to "Dear Cousin," Gen. John
Preston [3 letters on 1 sheet]; Relate happenings at Mr. Crutchfield's school; Bath County
October 1, 1812
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Gen. John Preston to [his son] Whitley Preston at Horsehoe bottom, Montgomery County; Concerns Whitley's staying with his
father during the winter; Richmond
November 9, 1812
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Gen. John Preston to [his son] Whitley Preston at Horseshoe Bottom, Montgomery County; Concerns farming affairs at Horseshoe
Bottom; requests that Whitley come to Richmond to see the General Assembly; Richmond
December 4, 1812
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Bill to General Preston for coal; Signed John Potts
December 1812
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Received of Minor Carey, a load of coal; Signed J. Preston; Richmond
December 15, 1812
- box-folder 2 folder: 25
Draft of a letter [from John Preston?] to an unspecified party; Concerns problems with a requested loan of public funds; Richmond
March 26, 1813
- box-folder 2 folder: 25
John Brockenbough [president, Bank of Virginia] to John Preston and Samuel Shepard; Concerns a loan for the Commonwealth of
Virginia
June 4, 1813
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Promissory note to James McDowell [Moffatt?]; Signed J. Preston and James McDowell
September 21, 1813
- oversize folder: 1
Memorandum of property at the Lower Horseshoe Bottom; Includes slaves, livestock, farm implements
November 30, 1813
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Memorandum of property at the Upper Horseshoe Bottom; Includes slaves, livestock, farm implements
November 30, 1813
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Whitley Preston to "Dear Father," Gen. John Preston, in Richmond; Refers to collecting a debt for his father from Mr. Edmundson,
driving hogs and other farming affairs; Greenfield
January 3, 1814
- box-folder 2 folder: 26
William Radford to [his brother-in-law] Gen. John Preston in Richmond; Introduces Samuel Harrison, a merchant whose business
has brought him to Richmond. Lynchburg
June 1, 1814
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Account of Gen. John Preston with D. Madison
June 1814
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Thomas Arthur to Gen. John Preston in Richmond; Concerns property Arthur wishes to buy from Preston
November 26, 1814
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Eliza Preston to "My Dear Papa," Gen. John Preston, in Richmond; Reports on Eliza's daily activities; Montgomery County
December 11, 1814
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John B. Preston to "Dear Father," Gen. John Preston, in Richmond. Reports on school; requests clothes. Hanover County,
Febraury 26, 1815.
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Francis Preston to "Dear Brother," Gen. John Preston, at Horseshoe, Montgomery County; Refers to procuring salt kettles; plaster
production; the difficulty of getting white labor; Abingdon
August 30, 1815
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Bill to [John Preston?] for harness and coal; Signed Harmon Sifford
September 1, 1815
- box-folder 2 folder: 29
Isaac Preston to "My Dear Uncle," Gen. John. Preston; Refers to problems with the title to a piece of property in New Market;
a dinner ball given to honor Gen. Jackson; Isaac's planned move to New Orleans; Abingdon
October 26, 1815
- box-folder 2 folder: 29
Francis Preston to "Dear Brother," Gen. John Preston; Concerns a loan Gen. Preston was to secure from the Bank of Virginia
for Francis Preston; crops and holdings in Kentucky
October 26, 1815
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Whitley Preston to [his father], Gen. John Preston in Richmond; Concerns a tract of land in Cabell County which Whitley suggests
be resurveyed; Cabell County
January 8, 1816
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Received of John Preston, a sum for tuition for his daughter; Signed J. A. Oswald; Richmond
January 1816
- box-folder 2 folder: 30
Francis Preston to "Dear Brother," Gen. John Preston, in Richmond; Concerns elections in Botetourt and Montgomery Counties;
Fincastle
April 10, 1816
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Received of John Preston, $1000 for 50 bank shares; Signed B. Peyton [?]
December 11, 1816
- box-folder 2 folder: 31
Dr. J. Augustus Smith to John Preston in Richmond; Informs Preston of the poor conduct of his son at college; William and
Mary College
December 25, 1816
- box-folder 2 folder: 31
John Preston to Dr. Augustus Smith [at the College of William and Mary]; Reply to Smith's letter of 25 December; Draft; Richmond
December 27, 1816
- box-folder 2 folder: 32
David French to Gen. John Preston in Richmond; Reports on French's arrival at Barboursville and his efforts to engage a surveyor;
land deals in Ohio; Barboursville
February 8, 1817
- box-folder 2 folder: 32
Randolph Ross to Gen. John Preston; Refers to Whitley Preston's visit to Havana; business matters; a trip to Philadelphia
and Washington; Lexington
March 7, 1817
- box-folder 2 folder: 32
Promissory note of Joshua Brotherhood to Gen. John Preston for 6000 acres of land warrants; Signed Gordon Cloyd
October 30, 1817
- box-folder 2 folder: 32a
Bill of goods bought from Wilson & Drew by Mr. John Preston; Items purchased between December 1814-July 1816; Account settled
August 1817
- box-folder 2 folder: 33
G. Peyton to [John Preston?]; Concerns rumors of land speculation involving the Treasurer of Virginia, Preston; Christiansburg
November 7, 1817
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Account of cattle taken to the range and/or bought, 1817. Signed Tilgh. H. West; Horseshoe
December 10, 1817
- box-folder 2 folder: 33
James McDowell to [his brother-in-law], Gen. John Preston; Letter of introduction for Hiram Jennings, a prospective overseer
for Preston's plantation; Cherry Grove
December 28, 1817
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"Articles given to the Negroes at the Horseshoe;" Lists articles of clothing given to slaves
December 1817
- box-folder 2 folder: 34
Account of Gen. Preston with Charles [Purcell?]
February 25, 1818
- box-folder 2 folder: 34
Received of Mr. Preston, payment for pantaloons; Signed John Curry
April 18, 1818
- box-folder 2 folder: 34
Received of Gen. Preston, payment for one great coat; Signed P. Shipard; Richmond
November 16, 1818
- box-folder 2 folder: 35
William Radford to [his brother-in-law], Gen. John Preston; Informs Preston that Radford will become president of the Farmers
Bank in Lynchburg; requests that his name be withdrawn as a candidate for director of the Bank of Virginia; Lynchburg
December 20, 1818
- box-folder 2 folder: 35
William Norwell to John Brockenbrough in Richmond; Concerns choice of directors for the Bank of Virginia; Lynchburg
December 24, 1818
- box-folder 2 folder: 35
Mary P. Lewis to "Dear Brother," Gen. John Preston; Requests legal advice on the acquisition of a piece of property; Sweet
Springs
February 17, 1819
- box-folder 2 folder: 35
Received of John Preston, payment for bank stock; Signed Carter B. Page. Richmond
June 19, 1819
- box-folder 2 folder: 36
Promissory note of James G. Swann to John Preston
January 20, 1820
- box-folder 2 folder: 36
Sarah P. Preston to "Dear Father," Gen. John Preston; Concerns school and vacation activities, family affairs; Cherry Grove
May 8, 1820
- box-folder 2 folder: 36
John Hammet to Gen. John Preston at Greenfield; Reports on affairs at Horseshoe Bottom; Horseshoe Bottom
June 4, 1820
- box-folder 2 folder: 36
George Munford to John B. Preston at Little Creek, Goochland County; Concerns the death of "Grandmama," who died at "Uncle
William's" (William Radford);l Richmond
August 18, 1820
- box-folder 2 folder: 37
Gordon Cloyd to Gen. John Preston in Richmond; Inquiries about whether Horseshoe is still for sale; Springfield
January 22, 1821
- box-folder 2 folder: 37
Notification that John Preston and James P. Preston, as defendants in a court case, need to appear in court; Copy signed J.
Robertson, Attorney General
June 20, 1821
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Nathaniel Hart to Gen. John Preston near Fincastle, Botetourt County; Concerns property of Preston's which has apparently
been taken up by someone else; Spring Hill, [Kentucky]
June 20, 1821
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Gen. Gordon Cloyd to Gen. John Preston; Concerns sale of steers and oxen; pasture land; Springfield
September 22, 1821
- box-folder 2 folder: 38
Lists of directors for the Virginia Bank. [Ballots?]; Four sheets; one dated
January 23, 1823
- box-folder 2 folder: 38
Nathaniel Hart to Gen. John Preston in Fincastle; Concerns a court settlement in favor of Preston which will probably be paid
with a tract of land; Spring Hill, [Kentucky]
April 23, 1824
- box-folder 2 folder: 38
Broadside advertising land previously belonging Gen. John Preston in Giles, Cabell, and Kanawha counties for sale
October 30, 1824
- box-folder 2 folder: 39
Transcriptions of several legal documents (on one sheet), including custody papers and power of attorney made out to John
Preston by Peter McConnell Barren County, Kentucky
November 29, 1830
- box-folder 2 folder: 39
E[lizabeth] Madison to "Dear Brother," Gen. John Preston; Requests intercession of John on a business matter and three bushels
of hemp seed
- box-folder 2 folder: 39
Joseph Fagg to Gen. John Preston at Greenfield, Botetourt County; Concerns employment as an overseer
- box-folder 2 folder: 39
Memorandum dealing with land entries in Kentucky for John Preston and Francis Preston
- box-folder 2 folder: 39
Draft of a description of an unidentified woman; Signed J. Preston on verso