William Ballard Preston-Speech, c. 1852
File — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection include business transactions, land surveys, and general store accounts (1745-1789) relating to William and Susannah Smith Preston; correspondence, business transactions, and notes on farm affairs (1782-1828) relating to their son, John Preston; correspondence and land surveys (1840-1882) relating to John, William A., and Alfred G. Preston; correspondence (1848-1861) relating to William Ballard Preston; and a day book (1789-1820) of the Prestons of Washington County.
Dates
- c. 1852
Creator
- From the Collection: Preston, John, 1764-1827 (Person)
- From the Collection: Patton, James, 1692-1755 (Preston family, Montgomery County, Va.) (Person)
- From the Collection: Preston, William Ballard, 1805-1862 (Person)
- From the Collection: Preston, William, 1729-1783 (Person)
- From the Collection: Preston family (Montgomery County, Va.) (Family)
- From the Collection: Preston, Susanna Smith, 1740-1823 (Person)
Language of Materials
From the Collection:
The materials in the collection are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.5 Cubic Feet (4 boxes; 1 oversize)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
Contact:
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu
Special Collections and University Archives, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu