1807-005: James Mitchell vs. Vincent Walker:

Scope and content:

Walker was a doctor who Mitchell asked to treat a group of individuals enslaved by Mitchell who were all believed to be poisoned. Cause includes depositions from individuals who hired Dr. Walker to treat enslaved people who also suffered from poisoning. The deponents shared ingredients from medicine Walker prescribed to cure the poisoned enslaved individuals.

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