Allen Taylor Ledger

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
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Phone: (540) 231-6308
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Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Allen Taylor Ledger, 1805-1806, Ms2023-071, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
Taylor, Allen, c.1784-1837
Abstract:
The Allen Taylor ledger contains documentation of Taylor's work as an attorney in Montgomery and neighboring southwestern Virginia counties.
Language:
The material in this collection is in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Allen Taylor Ledger, 1805-1806, Ms2023-071, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

The Allen Taylor ledger contains documentation of Taylor's work as an attorney in Montgomery and neighboring southwestern Virginia counties. Entries consist of names of clients, cost for services, money received and paid out and occasional notations like reminders to bring a will to court or to give someone advice.

Biographical / historical:

From dealer description: Allen Taylor [c.1784-1837), a native of Virginia, graduated in 1800 from Liberty Hall Academy in Lexington, which later became Washington College, and finally Washington & Lee University He became a lawyer in Montgomery and neighboring southwestern Virginia counties. He was a member of the Virginia Legislature, the Chancery of the Commonwealth of Virginia from 1814-183 1, Judge of the General Court and Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery of the 17th Circuit, and trustee of Washington College [1820-1836].

Acquisition information:
The Allen Taylor Ledger was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in February 2017.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Allen Taylor Ledger was completed in July 2023.