Papers, 1658-1962.

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Papers, 1658-1962.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/19646999

Letters and copies of letters concerning Whig politics, the reorganization of the National Journal, the writing of a life of Madison, book collecting, the Anti-Masonic Party, the Washington National Monument Society, Columbian College (now George Washington University), and Princeton University. Personal letters are generally from Fendall's uncle, Richard Bland Lee, and cousin, Richard Henry Lee, as well as other members of the Lee family. Letters of 1892 discuss the work of the American Colonization Society. Correspondence and documents, 1658-1962, refer to the Fendall family. Most items are photocopies of originals in various repositories.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6966387

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Madison, James, 1751-1836

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Fendall, Philip Ricard, 1794-1868

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Attorney, of Alexandria (formerly Alexandria Co., now Arlington Co.), Va., and Washington, D.C. From the description of Papers, 1658-1962. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19646999 From the description of Letters, 1779-1916. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 40421935 Washington, D.C., District Attorney, 1841-1845, 1849-1853. From the description of Correspondence of Philip R. Fendall [manuscript], 1813-1841, bulk 1813-1817. (Un...

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Lee, Richard Henry, 1794-1865

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The collection documents the physical expansion of the University from its earliest period through the acquisition of large tracts of land in the 20th century, including the properties around Carnegie Lake and numerous farms. Early records document transactions with such Princeton University notables as Nathaniel Fitz Randolph, John Witherspoon, Walter Minto, John and Richard Stockton, and John Maclean. For the most part, the papers consist of standard legal documents with detailed descriptions ...

Columbian College in the District of Columbia

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Whig Party (U.S.)

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Washington National Monument Society

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Antimasonic Party

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Lee, Richard Bland, 1761-1827

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The Executive Vice President and Treasurer writes the yearly budget report for the Board of Trustees. From the description of Treasurers Office records, 1903-1990. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 641695165 The University Marshal reports to the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, and oversees official functions at the University, such as commencements, the conferring of honorary degrees, opening convocation for the school year, and other special ceremonies. Robert...