Exr of Howell L. Brown vs Robert M. Brown,etc

Scope and content:

Concerns the distribution of Howell L Brown's, a white man, estate Montpelier and Black people enslaved by his estate, the further complication of his son Charles dying during the Civil War, addition death of son John and the poor decision making of his son Henry, and effects of the Civil war on the estate and its partition.

Access and use

Location of collection:
The Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Archives Reference Services
Phone: (804) 692-3888