William Leigh, Halifax County, Virginia to John Randolph of Roanoke , Charlotte County, Virginia to be forwarded to Mount Laurel, Halifax

Containers:
Box 44, Folder 3
Scope and content:

William Allen devised Clermont, Curles Neck and land in James City with property to a great nephew named William Griffin Orgain, sister Mrs. Edloe's daughter's son, with remainder to his eldest son, provided both take name of William Allen. If niece has another son the property is to be divided, younger son taking Curles Neck and name of John Allen, elder name of William Allen. Brunswick property to Doctor Start, distant relation. Southampton property to nephews and nieces. $5000 each to two Harrison girls. Residue divided among kin. Has no doubts Mitchell or new overseer obeyed Randolph's orders about slaves at Stoneleigh. Weavers have not been able to get cloth out of loom for shirts for slaves. Received account of tobacco sales from Morton and certificates that money had been paid into Virginia bank in Richmond. Keeps former. Encloses letter [lacking]. knows Marshall is still attached to him [Randolph]. Keeps away as he [thinks?] Randolph prefers to be alone. Will come if he can be of use. Mrs. L[eigh] a little unwell . She is gratified that her present of vegetables was acceptable.

Access and use

Location of collection:
College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
400 Landrum Drive
PO 8795
Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (757) 221-3090
Fax: (757) 221-5440
Parent restrictions:
Collection is open to all researchers. Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from the Manuscripts and Rare Books Librarian, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.