1779-002: George Walton vs. Thomas Scott, Jr.
- Scope and content:
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Contract Dispute. The dispute involves Scott's request to purchase two enslaved individuals and other items while he was in Petersburg in 1778. The case contains a 1779 deposition of Peyton Randolph with information about the sale of the Falling River Estate in Prince Edward County to Thomas Scott, Jr. He also mentions the appraisal of the people he enslaved at his Long Island Estate at 200 pounds each.
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
- Parent restrictions:
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Chancery Causes, 1754-1913 digital images found on theChancery Records Index available electronically at the website of the Library of Virginia.
Chancery Causes 1952-1953 unprocessed, Contact Archives Research Services for availability.
- Parent terms of access:
- There are no restrictions.