The Fairfax Correspondence

The Fairfax Correspondence refers to a series of important letters exchanged between William Fairfax, a British-born landowner and Virginia's official in the 18th century, and representatives of the Virginia colony. These letters provide insight into colonial governance, land management, and relations with indigenous peoples during that era. They reveal Fairfax’s efforts to oversee colonial affairs, manage land disputes, and maintain stability before American independence. The correspondence is valuable for understanding colonial administration, societal structure, and the origins of American ideals of governance and land ownership.