A Guide to the Lewis George Letter, 27 May 1844 George, Lewis, Letter, 27 May 1844 38451

A Guide to the Lewis George Letter, 27 May 1844

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the Library of Virginia
Accession Number 38451

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Repository

Library of Virginia

Accession number

38451

Title

Lewis George Letter, 27 May 1844

Physical Characteristics

2 pages.

Physical Location

Local Government Records Collection, Acc. 38451.

Language

English

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

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Preferred Citation

Lewis George. Letter, 27 May 1844. Accession 38451, Local Government Records Collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Acquisition Information

Transfer from Caroline County Clerk of Court, Bowling Green, Virginia.

Biographical/Historical Information

Lewis George was born on 26 April 1779. He was the son of John Dudley George. He married Agnes Wilson (1782-1844) on 26 December 1799. They resided in Caroline County, Virginia. George died on 5 May 1847.

Scope and Content Information

Letter, dated 27 May 1844, from Lewis George (1779-1847) of Caroline County, Virginia, to Lewis Hill (ca. 1805-1881) of Richmond, Virginia, concerning the age of the mother of Emanuel Boulware, and whether she was born free. George gives his opinions based on his knowledge of issues surrounding the estate of John Peatross, and writes that Peatross had freed his slaves before circa 1805, and that a suit was brought against his estate and the court ruled that his slaves were free. This accession is part of the Caroline County Circuit Court records.