Correspondence Jeremiah Laine

Containers:
Box 1, Folder 1
Scope and content:

Consists of mostly Jeremiah Laine correspondence with his wife, Polley Laine. Of note is a letter from Jeremiah Laine to his family about the war of 1812 and also two militia fines. Other correspondence includes medical instructions from Dr. Benjamin Hancock; letters between Peter Laine and his wife Jane; letters from Jeremiah and Polley Laine's children, Charles and Mary Scammel, Nancy Atkinson, and Nancy Morriss. Also included is a letter from William Laine recommending his son Gilbert, for employment; and a letter from Rob Nicholson to Jane Laine.

Language:
English

Access and use

Location of collection:
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
160 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Brenda Gunn
Phone: (434) 924-1037
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Parent restrictions:
The collection is open for research use.