Papers of Richard J. Reid 1770-1920

Scope and content:

Included is a letter from the sheriff of Marion, Virginia, reporting the capture of a runaway slave who had been travelling with a white woman. The slave had been dressed as a woman and his accomplice as a man. #550

Physical description:
ca. 2500 items.

Access and use

Location of collection:
University of Virginia, Special Collections Dept.
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
University of Virginia
P.O. Box 400110
170 McCormick Rd
Charlottesville, Virginia 22904-4110
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Special Collections Public Services & Reference Staff
Phone: (434) 243-1776
Fax: (434) 924-4968
Parent restrictions:
There are no restrictions.
Parent terms of access:
See the University of Virginia Library’s use policy.