Fauntleroy Letter and Account Book 1735-1744

Access and use

Location of collection:
Colonial Williamsburg
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Douglas Mayo
Phone: (757) 565-8521
Phone: (757) 565-8520
Fax: (757) 565-8528

Summary

Creator:
Fauntleroy, William
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

This manuscript consists of Colonel William Fauntleroy's record of letters to his agents and merchants in London, Glasgow, Whithaven, Liverpool and Bristol from 1738 to 1763 along with other plantation information. Included are 225 letters, lists of his slaves, and the number of acres he owned. The vellum covered volume contains 230 pages, a few of which are separated from the book itself.

Biographical / historical:

Fauntleroy was a colonial planter living along the Rappahannock River in Lancaster County.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 2005
Arrangement:

1 item.

Physical location:
On site.
Physical description:
1 item.