Garnett, James M. (James Mercer), 1770-1843
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Virginia Congressman.
From the description of Letter to Robert Selden Garnett [manuscript], 1824 May 15. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647826837
Educator, legislator, and agriculturist, of Aldie (Loudoun Co.), Va.
From the description of Papers, 1733-1923. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19562313
J.M Garnett (1770-1843) was a legislator, agriculturist, and educator residing at "Elmwood," Essex County, Virginia, all of his life. He wrote articles on agricultural reform and promoted a state school system. His correspondents include John Taylor of Caroline Co., (1753-1824), also a legislator, agriculturist and political philosopher; R.M.T. Hunter of Essex Co., (1809-1887), his nephew, lawyer and statesman; John Randolph of Roanoke (1773-1883), statesman and orator; and James Hunter, father of R.M.T. Hunter, House of Delegates from Essex County, 1818-1823.
From the description of Papers, 1806-1840. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86172295
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