Washington County, Virginia, Court Notice of Payment for Autopsy of Jessee, an Enslaved Person
Scope and Content
The collection consists of a Court Document, May 28, 1860, Washington County, Virginia, signed by John S. Kreger, likely a Court Clerk. This document orders Edward E. Lathim to pay E. M. Campbell $20.00 for a post-mortem examination of Jessee, a person enslaved by Lathim, said to be killed near Bristol.
Dates
- May 28, 1860
Creator
Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
Use Restrictions
Permission to publish material from Washington County, Virginia, Court Notice of Payment for Autopsy of Jessee, an Enslaved Person must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
Biographical Information
The document mentions a suit brought by Dr. E. M. Campbell against Edward E. Lathim, both of Washington County, Virginia. The suit concerns payment due for a post-mortem examination of Jessee, an enslaved person, said to be killed near Bristol, but without further identifying information.
Extent
0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection consists of a Court Document, May 28, 1860, Washington County, Virginia.
Acquisition Information
Collection purchased by Special Collections in February 2011.
Processing Information
The processing, arrangement, and description of the Washington County, Virginia, Court Notice of Payment for Autopsy of Jessee, an Enslaved Person was completed in May 2011.
- Title
- A Guide to the Washington County, Virginia, Court Notice of Payment for Autopsy of Jessee, an Enslaved Person, 1860
- Subtitle
- A Collection in Special Collections
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Jonathan Grunert
- Date
- ©2011 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. All rights reserved.
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2022-10: Updated description to person-first language when discussing enslaved people. adw
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech Repository
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Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
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