Tayloe Family, Papers, 1844-1857
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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The Library of Virginia800 East Broad StreetRichmond, VA 23219
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Archives Reference ServicesEmail: archdesk@lva.virginia.govPhone: (804) 692-3888Web: www.lva.virginia.gov
- Restrictions:
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There are no restrictions.
- Terms of access:
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There are no restrictions.
- Preferred citation:
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Tayloe family. Papers, 1844-1857. Accession 27154, Personal papers collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.
Collection context
Summary
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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Tayloe family. Papers, 1844-1857. Accession 27154, Personal papers collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia.
Background
- Scope and content:
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This accession contains two family letters regarding a fire at "Mt. Airy," the family home near Warsaw, Virginia, and a letter giving permission for Cornilious, Tayloes' slave, to get a wife at E.S. Sanders' house.
- Biographical / historical:
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The Tayloe's were a prominent family from Richmond County, Virginia.
- Acquisition information:
- Lent for copying by Henry Tayloe, 30 June 1969.
- Physical location:
- Personal papers collection, Acc. 27154
- Physical description:
- 10 leaves