Papers, 1820-1888; (bulk 1840-1865).

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Papers, 1820-1888; (bulk 1840-1865).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/19242512

Correspondence and other papers, mainly for 1840-1865, including those of Blakey's junior law partners, and papers involving legal and business matters connected with his practice in Madison and Albemarle counties, Va. The collection is largely concerned with Virginia and Virginians, but contains many references to the American Revolution, the Mexican War, American politics and government, Confederate currency, pension claims, and general conditions and hardships in the Confederacy. Includes material on slavery, free blacks, the Virginia secession convention, the Confederate Army, Reconstruction and land matters (surveys, deeds, claims and litigation).

652 items.

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6963670

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Blakey, Angus R. (Angus Rucker), 1816-1896

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Lawyer, resident of Madison and Albemarle counties, Va. From the description of Papers, 1820-1888; (bulk 1840-1865). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19242512 Blakey was a Confederate soldier and later a lawyer who practiced in Madison and Albemarle counties, Va. From the description of Letter [manuscript] : Madison Court House, Va., to his brother, 1861 July 23. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647836966 ...