The Robert “King” Carter Papers is a digital archive hosted by Historic Christ Church, featuring the transcribed and annotated diary, correspondence, and papers of Robert “King” Carter (1662–1732), one of colonial Virginia’s wealthiest and most influential figures. Carter owned over 300,000 acres and approximately 750 enslaved individuals, and served as a member of the Council of Virginia and acting governor in 1726–1727. The collection provides invaluable insights into the social, economic, and political dynamics of 18th-century Virginia, including Carter’s extensive correspondence with English merchants and colonial officials. The project is edited by Edmund Berkeley, Jr., and is accessible online for scholarly research and public education.
Diary, Correspondence, and Papers of Robert “King” Carter of Virginia, 1710-1732
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