Lewis Family Collection, 1781-1833

Summary

Creator:
Lewis family.
Abstract:
Financial papers of the Lewis family of Virginia. Also specifications for a house to be built for William Lewis.
Extent:
50 items (ca.) (SC)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Lewis Family Collection

Background

Scope and content:

The Lewis Family Collection contains Financial records from the Virginia family. Most of the records are bills and receipts for various purchases, such as a receipt for "Three head of Cattle for the use of the publick which have been apraised according to Law." In addition, the collection contains one Miscellaneous item, the specifications for a house to be built for William Lewis.

Biographical / historical:

The Lewis family (fl. 1781-1833) lived in Virginia during the second half of the 18th century. Members of the family included Betsey, George, John, Timothy, and William Lewis.

Arrangement:

The collection contains two series: Financial records and Miscellaneous.

Access and use

Restrictions:

The majority of our archival and manuscript collections are housed offsite and require advanced notice for retrieval. Researchers are encouraged to contact us in advance concerning the collection material they wish to access for their research.

Terms of access:

Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from any materials in this collection.

Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Lewis Family Collection

Location of this collection:
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Bird Library, Room 600
Syracuse, NY 13244, United States
Link to repository site
Contact:
315.443.2697
scrc@syr.edu