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[Identification of item], in the William F. Henderson Papers #4302-z, Southern Historical Collection, The Wilson Library, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

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Received from the estate of Archibald Henderson, of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, in 1973.

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• Henderson, William F., ca. 1800-1860.
• Physicians--North Carolina--History--19th century.
• Slavery--North Carolina.

• ARCHIBALD HENDERSON PAPERS (#3650)

An extensive search of likely sources turned up no biographical information on William F. Henderson. From the letters it can be deduced that he was a practicing physician in Williamsboro, Granville (now Vance) County, North Carolina. Since these papers were originally collected by Professor Archibald Henderson, it is probable that William F. Henderson was connected with Professor Henderson's family, also from the Williamsboro area, but no clear relationship has been established.

Letters to William F. Henderson, 1828 to 1857, from friends, a patient, and business associates. Three letters are from former classmates, two of which suggest he set up practice with them. There are also two brief letters from a man wishing to lease Henderson's slaves.