Outgoing correspondence (most undated) , 1866-circa 1900

File — Box: 1518, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents note

From the Collection:

The papers are divided into three series:James Boykin materials; Burwell Boykin materials; and other Boykin family members' materials. The James Boykin series makes up the bulk of the collection. This series contains correspondence, records for medical expenses for his household and plantation, domestic and business expenditures, and records of cotton sales. Other papers include sales receipts for slaves, foodstuffs, tools, and other hardware, as well as papers regarding James Boykin’s cavalry unit during the Civil War. The Burwell Boykin series consists of Burwell’s correspondence and other papers, mostly business related. The series containing other Boykin family members' materials include the miscellaneous business, legal, and military papers of James Boykin's brothers, Samuel T. and R. D. Boykin. There are also papers related to real estate and some correspondence from the early twentieth century.

Dates

Creation: 1866-circa 1900

Creator

From the Collection: Boykin, James (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations. Due to the nature of certain archival formats, including digital and audio-visual materials, access to certain materials may require additional advance notice.