Skipwith family papers, 1760-1977.

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Skipwith family papers, 1760-1977.

Business papers, correspondence, accounts and farm notes of Sir Peyton Skipwith of Mecklenburg Co., Va., son Humberstone Skipwith and Humberstone Skipwith's wives and children expecially Fulwar Skipwith. Papers are primarily business in nature and reflect the management of "Prestwould." Papers also concern the development of Lady Skipwith's library, the education of Fulwar Skipwith and his brother Grey Skipwith. Manuscript volumes concern farm accounts, gardening, the study of French and Fulwar Skipwith's lists of books.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7022498

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Skipwith family.

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Skipwith, Humberstone, 1791-1863.

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Skipwith, Jean, Lady, 1748-1826.

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Skipwith, Fulwar, 1836-1900.

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Skipwith, Grey, 1840-1895.

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