Fayetteville, North Carolina 1845 December 17

Scope and content:

Promotion of "Extra Billy" [William Smith (1797-1887), governor of Virginia, 1846-1849]; James C[ochran]Dobbin (1814-1857), a member of congress from that district, and his taking over Dobbins' clients; town recovering from a disastrous fire in June; wanting his own farm and having to hire out his negroes at present; best business is steam mill timber and turpentine.

Names:
C[ochran]

Access and use

Location of collection:
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
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