John Samuel Harris Papers, 1869-1889

Access and use

Location of collection:
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
Albemarle Charlottesville Historical Society
200 Second Street, NE
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (434) 296-1492

Summary

Extent:
1 folder
Creator:
Harris, John Samuel
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains a small account book from 1869 and a store ledger from 1885. The rest of the collection is receipts from Harris' farming and tobacco activities. An 1889 letter from Charles B. Yager of Free Union, Virginia details county election politics.

Biographical / historical:

John S. Harris (1847-1901) lived in Batesville in Albemarle County, Virginia. He was primarily a farmer, but ran a store selling primarily beef and mutton. He served two terms in the Virginia Legislature from 1887 to 1894.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Mr. H. H. Harris, Jr., 26 June 1989
Physical location:
Archive Room File Cabinet
Physical description:
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