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Allen Taylor Ledger

 Collection
Identifier: Ms-2023-071

Scope and Content

The Allen Taylor ledger contains documentation of Taylor's work as an attorney in Montgomery and neighboring southwestern Virginia counties. Entries consist of names of clients, cost for services, money received and paid out and occasional notations like reminders to bring a will to court or to give someone advice.

Dates

  • 1805 - 1806

Creator

Language of Materials

The material in this collection is in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

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Biographical Note

From dealer description: Allen Taylor [c.1784-1837), a native of Virginia, graduated in 1800 from Liberty Hall Academy in Lexington, which later became Washington College, and finally Washington & Lee University He became a lawyer in Montgomery and neighboring southwestern Virginia counties. He was a member of the Virginia Legislature, the Chancery of the Commonwealth of Virginia from 1814-183 1, Judge of the General Court and Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery of the 17th Circuit, and trustee of Washington College [1820-1836].

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (1 folder)

Abstract

The Allen Taylor ledger contains documentation of Taylor's work as an attorney in Montgomery and neighboring southwestern Virginia counties.

Source of Acquisition

The Allen Taylor Ledger was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in February 2017.

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the Allen Taylor Ledger by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/).

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Allen Taylor Ledger was completed in July 2023.

Title
Allen Taylor Ledger, 1805-1806
Status
Completed
Author
Sterling Bryant, Student Assistant
Date
2023 (CC0 1.0)
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

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