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Preferred Citation

Hugh B. Grigsby Esquire letters, Special Collections Research Center, William & Mary Libraries.

Biographical / Historical

Hugh B. Grigsby was chancellor of William & Mary and a member of the Virginia House of Delegates (1828-1830). He attended Yale, served as a lawyer, and operated the plantation of Edgehill.

Content Description

The collection consists of three letters written to Grisby from Ewell, Lamb, and Harrison.

Scope and Contents

The papers include three letters adressed to Hugh B. Grisby. The letters all mention the College of William & Mary.

Arrangement

The letters are arranged chronologically in 1 folder.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Lawyers--Virginia--19th century
• Letter writing
• Letters (correspondence)