William Porter Deed of Emancipation, 19 September 1803
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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The Library of Virginia800 East Broad StreetRichmond, VA 23219
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Archives Reference ServicesEmail: archdesk@lva.virginia.govPhone: (804) 692-3888Web: www.lva.virginia.gov
- Restrictions:
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There are no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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There are no restrictions.
- Preferred citation:
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William Porter Deed of Emancipation, 19 September 1803. Accession 26898, Personal papers collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.
Collection context
Summary
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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William Porter Deed of Emancipation, 19 September 1803. Accession 26898, Personal papers collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.
Background
- Scope and content:
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Deed of emancipation, 19 September 1803, issued by William Porter of Portsmouth, Virginia, to Jenny and her daughter Jenny. Recorded in Norfolk County.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchased, 6 April 1968.
- Physical location:
- Personal Papers Collection, Acc. 26898
- Physical description:
- 2 p.