Constellation Similarity Assertions

It is possible that Carter Braxton, the author of the letters, is a descendent of Carter Braxton, who signed the Declaration of Independence. The letter was written from Chericoke, which is the plantation built by Carter Braxton and remains in the family today.

From the guide to the Carter Braxton Letters, 1842-1843, (Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg, Va.)