John Williams Papers, . circa 1775-1786

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John Williams Papers, . circa 1775-1786

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John Williams (1731-1799) was a North Carolina Revolutionary leader and judge. The collection contains a letter, circa 1775-1780, from John Penn (1740-1788), presumably in Philadelphia, Pa., to Williams noting that had been staying with him and giving war news; a letter, 1781, from James Iredell to Williams, about political matters; a letter, 1785, from John Williams about judicial matters; and a receipt, 1786, signed by Williams. the President

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection

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Williams, John, 1731-1799

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John Williams (March 14, 1731 – October 10, 1799) was a Founding Father of the United States and signer of its Articles of Confederation. He was one of the founders of the University of North Carolina. During the American Revolutionary War, Williams was a colonel in the North Carolina militia. In 1777 and 1778, he was a member of the North Carolina House of Commons and served as Speaker of the House. Williams was a member of the Continental Congress in 1778 and 1779. Williams served as a supe...