A letter from Loudon County, Virginia, dated March 1, 1858 in which the value of a person's estate is detailed. Included are: "200 acres of land in Prince William County, $5400...Household and kitchen furniture, $200...one negro man, aged about 52, $400..."
It is rare to find letters referencing slaves and their value.
Single sheet, 7 3/4 by 12 1/4 inches, repairs to two small holes are almost unnoticeable, good condition.