Papers, 1711-1952; (bulk 1833-1858).

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Papers, 1711-1952; (bulk 1833-1858).

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Correspondence, photographs, cancelled checks, wills, and deeds of the Buchanan, Dandridge, and Thomas families. Many are the papers of Thomas E. Buchanan of Williamsport (Washington Co.), Md. Chief period covered is 1833-1858. The letters give information on plantation life and management in Virginia and Maryland; slavery and slave insurrections; schools and colleges in Virginia, New Jersey, and Massachusetts; social life and customs in Maryland and Virginia; the Presbyterian Church in Virginia; the Whig Party in Massachusetts; and opposition to secession in Virginia. Includes undated biographical sketches of Adam Stephen and John Buchanan.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Thomas family.

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Stephen, Adam

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Physician, soldier and early American political leader. From the guide to the Adam Stephen letters, 1771-1777, (L. Tom Perry Special Collections) Epithet: Captain; of Virginia; Major -General 1776 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000362.0x0000d3 ...

Dandridge family.

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Whig Party (Mass.)

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Buchanan, Thomas E.

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Buchanan family.

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Buchanan, John, 1772-1844

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