Braxton, Carter

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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.)

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referencedIn Thomas Addis Emmet collection, 1483-1876 (bulk:1700-1800) New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division
referencedIn Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866. Jared Sparks collection of American manuscripts, 1582-1843 Houghton Library
creatorOf Carter Braxton Letters, 1842-1843 Special Collections, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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