William Hodgson Letterbook, 1803-1807

Location of collection:

Library of Virginia

The Library of Virginia

800 East Broad Street

Richmond, VA 23219

Contact for questions and access:

POC: Archives Reference Services

Email: archdesk@lva.virginia.gov

Phone: (804) 692-3888

Web: www.lva.virginia.gov

Summary

Language:

English

Background

Scope and content:

This letterbook contains copies of correspondence of William Hodgson in his capacity as executor of William Ludwell Lee, especially concerning the operation of "Greenspring" plantation in James City County, Virginia. There is substantial business correspondence as well as personal and familial notes. References to accounts, slave purchases, agricultural production, freed slaves, and plantation upkeep form the bulk of the topics of the letters. There are also references to yellow fever outbreaks. The correspondents include a number of business associates, family members, and prominent individuals.

Biographical / historical:

William Hodgson (d. 1820) of Alexandria, Virginia, was the brother-in-law and executor of William Ludwell Lee of "Greenspring," James City County, Virginia.

Acquisition information:

Purchased 1976 June 3.

Physical location:

Miscellaneous Reel 2102

Physical description:

1 reel of microfilm