1811-015: Trst. of William Duval vs. Legts. of Robert Pleasants
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Estate suit involving the estate of antislavery activist Robert Pleasants. Includes as evidence a copy of Pleasants' will, which includes several sections regarding people who had been previously manumitted by him or by the Pleasants vs Pleasants court case. These sections outline their future support, rights to remain, and lives on the settlement at Gravelly Hills. The will also outlines his plans for a school for Black children at Gravelly Hills to be established and funded from his estate.
Access and use
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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
- Parent restrictions:
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Chancery Causes 1770-1889 are currently closed for reformatting.
Chancery Causes 1890-1912 are indexed but not scanned. Contact Archives Research Services for availability.
Select Chancery Causes from 1913-1955 have been processed and indexed but not scanned. Contact Archives Research Services for availabilty.
Additional Chancery Causes from 1913-1965 are unprocessed. Contact Archives Research Services for availabililty.
- Parent terms of access:
- There are no restrictions.