A Guide to the William Hodgson Letterbook, 1803-1807 Hodgson, William, Letterbook, 1803-1807 29067

A Guide to the William Hodgson Letterbook, 1803-1807

A Collection in
the Library of Virginia
Accession Number 29067

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Funding: Web version of the finding aid funded in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Processed by: Lyn Hart

Repository

Library of Virginia

Accession number

29067

Title

William Hodgson Letterbook, 1803-1807

Physical Characteristics

1 reel of microfilm

Physical Location

Miscellaneous Reel 2102

Language

English

Administrative Information

Access Restrictions

There are no restrictions.

Use Restrictions

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Preferred Citation

William Hodgson. Letterbook, 1803-1807. Accession 29067, Personal papers collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.

Acquisition Information

Purchased 1976 June 3.

Biographical/Historical Information

William Hodgson (d. 1820) of Alexandria, Virginia, was the brother-in-law and executor of William Ludwell Lee of "Greenspring," James City County, Virginia.

Scope and Content Information

This letterbook contains copies of correspondence of William Hodgson in his capacity as executor of William Ludwell Lee, especially concerning the operation of "Greenspring" plantation in James City County, Virginia. There is substantial business correspondence as well as personal and familial notes. References to accounts, slave purchases, agricultural production, freed slaves, and plantation upkeep form the bulk of the topics of the letters. There are also references to yellow fever outbreaks. The correspondents include a number of business associates, family members, and prominent individuals.