Letter, William Byrd II to John Custis 1716 October 16

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Location of collection:
Colonial Williamsburg
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Douglas Mayo
Phone: (757) 565-8521
Phone: (757) 565-8520
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Restrictions:

Collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

William Byrd II to John Custis Letter, Manuscript #MS 2001.15, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Summary

Creator:
Byrd, William, 1674-1744
Abstract:
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

William Byrd II to John Custis Letter, Manuscript #MS 2001.15, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Background

Scope and content:

Letter from William Byrd II in London to his brother-in-law John Custis in Virginia. Byrd hopes Custis is recovering well. Most of the discussion focuses on reports Byrd has received of destruction to tobacco crops due to hail and rain. Congratulates Custis on being a favorite at court.

Biographical / historical:

William Byrd II born at Westover Plantation in Charles City County, Virginia, and educated at Felsted School, England, for the law. He was a member of the King's Counsel for 37 years. He returned to the Colony following his schooling in England, lived on his plantation, Westover Plantation. He was the founder of Richmond and provided the land where the city was laid out in 1737.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 2001
Arrangement:

1 item.

Physical location:
On site.
Physical description:
1 item.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
Tobacco-Virginia-Charles City County