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Scope and Content Note
The Bruce Family papers span the years 1792-1883, with the bulk of the material dating from 1800 to 1880. The papers contain the plantation accounts of Charles Bruce (1826-1896), and his parents, James Bruce (1763-1837) and Elvira Bruce (1788-1858), for Staunton Hill Plantation, Charlotte County, Virginia, as well as the household accounts for Elvira Bruce following her move to Richmond, Virginia. Included in the collection is a pardon of Charles Bruce’s by President Andrew Johnson.