Letters, 1783-1790.

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Letters, 1783-1790.

Letters to parents and to sister, all in Philadelphia, describing life and studies at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, and visits to nearby plantations, including Westover.

5 items ; 25 x 41.5 cm.

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College of William and Mary.

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Madison, James, 1751-1836

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