Powhatan Bolling Letter to William Fleming 1784 January 26

Access and use

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
Fax: (757) 565-8528
Restrictions:

Collection is open to research.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions.

Preferred citation:

Powhatan Bolling Letter to William Fleming, MS 2000.5, Manuscript #MS 2000.5, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Summary

Creator:
Bolling, Powhatan, fl. 1784
Abstract:
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Powhatan Bolling Letter to William Fleming, MS 2000.5, Manuscript #MS 2000.5, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Background

Scope and content:

Powhatan Bolling writes to William Fleming concerning his financial needs as a student at the College of William and Mary.

Biographical / historical:

Powhatan Bolling (1767-1802) was educated at William and Mary. It has been claimed that he is a descendent of Pocahontas; however, recent geneological investigations are beginning to discredit that theory.

Acquisition information:
Gift, 2000
Arrangement:

1 item.

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