1859-007: Charity Bourne vs. Elijah Fletcher
- Scope and content:
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Elijah Fletcher is the owner of Sweetbriar Plantation (later Sweetbriar College). Plaintiffs accuse him of misleading and tricking them into transferring their valuable property, including numerous enslaved persons, to him. Suit contains a good deal of relationship information on enslaved persons.
Access and use
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The Library of Virginia800 East Broad StreetRichmond, VA 23219
- Contact for questions and access:
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Chancery Causes 1779-1912 use digital images found electronically on the Chancery Records Index available on the website of the Library of Virginia.
Chancery Causes 1913-1956 are unprocessed. Contact Archives Research Services for availability.
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