Papers of John T. Blake [manuscript], 1842-1932 (bulk 1842-1889).

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Papers of John T. Blake [manuscript], 1842-1932 (bulk 1842-1889).

The papers contain correspondence, business and legal papers of Blake. There are accounts and tax receipts of Blake, his mother Rhoda and sister Mary E. Lemmons, some of it pertaining to dentistry, particularly fees and the purchase of supplies. Correspondence, chiefly with his family and his in-laws, the Dotsons of Fayette County, W. Va., conveys family news and discusses his practice. Of interest is a letter reacting to John Brown's raid. Miscellaneous papers include school essays, a memorandum book and an unidentified photograph.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7920473

University of Virginia. Library

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Blake, John T., 1823-

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Itinerant dentist from Greenbrier County, W. Va. From the description of Papers of John T. Blake [manuscript], 1842-1932 (bulk 1842-1889). (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647813293 ...

Blake family.

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Blake, Rhoda, 1808-1895

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Lemmons, Mary E. Blake.

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Dodson family.

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