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Newsom deed and farming journal
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Newsom deed and farming journal | |
| Creator: Newsom family | |
| Inclusive Dates: after 1838 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 1 folder(s) (2 items) | |
| Collection Number: ms630 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
Scope and Content
The collection consists of two items: a journal entitled "Plan. Experience of Farming of N. J. Newsom, 1885," pertaining to labor, fertilizer, fencing, mules, wages, and equipment involved in farming; deed signed in Washington County, Georgia, stating Joeday Newsom leaves two lots of "negroes" to his children, dated 1838. The reverse side contains valuation of the two lots of "negro slaves," and is dated 1843.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Newsom deed and farming journal, ms630, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2017.