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John T. L. Preston papers

Creator

Preston, John T. L. (John Thomas Lewis), 1811-1890

Abstract Or Scope

The John T. L. Preston papers consist of the personal papers of Preston, including:

A farm account book (1834-1887)

Bills

Deeds

Memoranda

Receipts

Correspondence

A photocopy and transcription of Preston's Civil War journal ("Jottings"), which dates from his military service at Craney Island, Virginia from late July to October 1861. The original journal is held by the Library of Congress.

Preston's United States passport (May 1851)

Franklin Society membership certificate (1851)

A typescript "brief historical sketch" of VMI written as a speech for the Institute's semi-centennial celebration in 1889 (the typescript contains handwritten corrections in ink; Preston's son delivered the address on behalf of his father).

The majority of the papers relate to Preston's personal, financial, and property (land) transactions and do not involve his work at VMI.

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Collection Context

1. Virginia Military Institute Archives