Braxton, Carter, Letters Carter Braxton Letters, 1842-1843 Ms.1966.001

Carter Braxton Letters, 1842-1843 Ms.1966.001


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Stephanie Wenger

Repository
Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech
Identification
Ms.1966.001
Title
Carter Braxton Letters 1842-1843
Quantity
0.1 Cubic Feet, 1 folder
Creator
Braxton, Carter
Language
The materials in the collection are in English.
Abstract
The collection contains copies of four letters written by Carter Braxton from Chericoke in King William County, Virginia to Dr. C. C. Cocke of Fluvanna County, Virginia.

Administrative Information

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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], Carter Braxton Letters, Ms1966-001, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

This collection was acquired by Newman Library prior to 1966.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Carter Braxton Letters was completed prior to February 2011. Additional description was completed in February 2011.


Biographical Note

It is possible that Carter Braxton, the author of the letters, is a descendent of Carter Braxton, who signed the Declaration of Independence. The letter was written from Chericoke, which is the plantation built by Carter Braxton and remains in the family today.

Scope and Content

The collection contains copies of four letters written by Carter Braxton from Chericoke in King William County, Virginia, to Dr. C. C. Cocke of Fluvanna County, Virginia. The letters mention estates, debts, and the McCormick Reaper.

Arrangement

Materials in this collection are arranged in chronological order.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

  • Local/Regional History and Appalachian South

Rights Statement for Archival Description

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

Container List

folder 1
Correspondence
1842-1843