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Conditions Governing Access:

Collection is open to all researchers. 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.

Preferred Citation:

Patrick H. Jones Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Acquisition Information:

Gift

Biographical Information:

Patrick H. Jones of Louisa County, Va. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .

Scope and Contents

Papers, 1829-1905, of Patrick H. Jones of Louisa County, Va. Chiefly accounts of Jones, both personal and related to his partnership with Elisha Melton. Includes account book for a bar operated by Jones in 1852-1853 and contracts between Jones and Melton to lease the bar, lease for woodland and contract with railroad to sell wood. Collection also includes agreements to hire slaves.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Bars (Drinking establishments)--Virginia
• Financial records
• Louisa County (Va.)--History--19th century
• Slavery--Virginia--19th century