Papers of the Taylor family, 1782-1909 (bulk 1820-1880).

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Papers of the Taylor family, 1782-1909 (bulk 1820-1880).

The collection consists mainly of correspondence and legal papers. There are scattered slave records, newspaper clippings, accounts and receipts, genealogical material, and cookbooks. Among the correspondents are Robert E. Lee and John Pegram.

1 reel : negative ; 35 mm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7290261

University of Virginia. Library

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United States. Army

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Taylor, Julian, 1972-

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Pegram, John C.,

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Taylor, Thomas L.

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Lee, Robert Edward, 1807-1870

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