Scope and Content From the Collection: This collection contains a legal document signed by Hugh Devier of Shenandoah County, Virginia, granting his mother, Nancy Devier of Rockingham County, his power of attorney in the case of Catlett v. Devier heirs. The suit had been brought by Willoughby D. Catlett, guardian of Hiram K. Davis, against the widow and heirs of Allen Devier. The letter gives to Nancy Devier the power to receive in Hugh Devier's name any funds from his share in the sale of his late father's land and people who...