Graves, John S. (fl. 1863) Memo: of bargain sale & agreement between B.A. Nalle of Orange County and Lewis D Crenshaw of the city of Richmond
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01447.14 Author/Creator: Graves, John S. (fl. 1863) Place Written: Richmond, VA Type: Document signed Date: 26 January 1863 Pagination: 3 p. ; 24 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy
Witness, and likely the author, John S. Graves. Agreement to sell Nalle's farm to Crenshaw for $32,400. Stipulates that Nalle will continue to manage the farm for the remainder of the year until the crops have been harvested, and the harvest will be split. Includes a detailed list of farm accoutrements also to be handed over. Contains clause: "Should the approach or presence of the Enemy by such as to interfere with the cultivation of the farm or threaten the safety of the stock on it Mr Nalle is to exercise his discretion and pursue the same course with his stock & property as he does with Mr Crenshaws & "vice versa."
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