A Guide to the Smyth and Wythe Counties, Virginia, Ledger, 1850, 1862-1865 Smyth and Wythe Counties, Virginia, Ledger, 1850, 1862-1865. Ms1988-029

A Guide to the Smyth and Wythe Counties, Virginia, Ledger, 1850, 1862-1865

A Collection in
Special Collections
Collection Number Ms1988-029

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Repository

Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Collection number

Ms1988-029

Title

Smythe and Wythe Counties, Virginia, Ledger, 1850, 1862-1865

Physical Characteristics

1 box 0.2 cu. ft.

Language

English

Abstract

Ledger started in Chatham Hill in Smyth County, Virginia, in 1850, discarded and then recommenced in 1862 in Rural Retreat, Virginia. Included in the entries are the labor records of a free black woman, and Washington Steptoe.

Administrative Information

Access Restriction

Collection is open to research

Use Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: Smythe and Wythe Counties, Virginia, Ledger, Ms1988-029, Special Collections, University Libraries, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Blacksburg, Va.

Subjects:

Civil War
Local/Regional History and Appalachian South
United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

Contents List

Box 1

Ledger, 1850, 1862-1865