A. W. Venable papers, 1847-1872.

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A. W. Venable papers, 1847-1872.

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The collection consists chiefly of letters written to Venable, primarily from his constituents, either commenting on politics and campaigns or seeking office. In 1847 and 1848, some of the letters deal with efforts to obtain appointments in the United States Army. Ten of the letters were written by William Woods Holden, editor of the Raleigh Standard and a leader in the Democratic Party. Also included is an account book belonging to Venable documenting the Brownsville plantation in Granville County, 1864-1872. Entries include contractual agreements, wages, and amounts deducted for staples for freedmen who worked for him (first and last names are listed). Also included are records of wheat and corn crops during this time, with a few memos, promissory notes, and receipts interleaved.

About 90 items (0.5 linear ft.)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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SNAC Resource ID: 7148399

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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