Papers, 1739-1849.

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Papers, 1739-1849.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/145786626

Papers of a Rockbridge County, Virginia, planter and distiller, and father of James McDowell, Jr., who was governor of Virginia from 1843 to 1846. These are composed of correspondence, indentures, promissory notes, charges for general merchandise and medical care, account books, and records of the 8th Regiment of Virginia Militia commanded by Col. McDowell.

5.2 c.f. (12 archives boxes and 2 v.)

Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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Wisconsin Historical Society, Newspaper Project

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