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Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], John Gates Inventory of Estate, Ms1988-038, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The John Gates Inventory of Estate was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in 1988.

Processing Information

The processing and description of the John Gates Inventory of Estate commenced and was completed in April, 2021.

Biographical Note

John Gates, a resident of Patrick County, Virginia, died in 1810.

Scope and Content

This collection consists of a single page providing the inventory of the estate of John Gates, of Patrick County, Virginia. Completed July 26, 1810, the inventory is signed by Richd. Harrison, Saml. Crutcher, and Thos. Penn. The inventory provides appraisals of the values of household goods, livestock, and farming tools and equipment.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Gates, John, d.1810
• Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
• Patrick County (Va.) -- History

Rights Statement for Archival Description

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