Preston Papers

This collection of papers from the Preston family of Virginia offers a wealth of insights into life in the antebellum South. Including letters, diaries, and other primary sources, the book provides a unique window into the social, economic, and political forces that shaped the region in the decades leading up to the Civil War.

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