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Inventory of the Frederick Vincent Papers, 1832-1859

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Descriptive Summary

Title
Frederick Vincent, 1832-1859
Creator
Vincent, Frederick
Extent
1 Linear Foot
458 Items
Repository
Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library, Duke University
Language
English.
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Administrative Information

Access Restrictions
Collection is open for research.
However, patrons must sign the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection.
Also, all or portions of this collection may be housed off-site in Duke University's Library Service Center. Consequently, there may be a 24-hour delay in obtaining these materials.
Please contact Research Services staff before visiting the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library to use this collection.
Use Restrictions
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to Duke University. For more information, consult the copyright section of the Regulations and Procedures of the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Frederick Vincent Papers, Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library, Duke University.
Provenance
Collection was acquired from Mr. Alvin Lohr on November 19, 1956.
Processing Information
Processed by Paula Jeannet
Completed April 2, 1999
Encoded by Lisa Stark
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.
            

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Biographical Note

Lawyer from Norfolk who apparently spent a great deal of time in Washington; seemed to specialize in land and boundary disputes.

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Collection Overview

Collection contains letters, some from prominent figures in Washington and some addressed to Chilton; court briefs from Norfolk and several copies of Virginia Land Office records from the 18th century.
List of Series in Collection
56-176
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Container List

56-176

Box 1
Correspondence, various dates
Letters, 1834-1855
Letters, 1855-1858
Letters,1859
Letters, undated
Legal Papers, 1776-1872
Legal Papers, undated
Box 2
Bills and Receipts, 1850-1859
Bills and Receipts, undated
Printed Matters, various dates
Bills and Receipts, 1819-1839
Bills and Receipts, 1840-1849