Papers, 1821-1870.

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Papers, 1821-1870.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/19934017

Business papers of Johnson and of his son, William Ransom, Jr., concerning plans for developing Texas lands, the administration of the elder Johnson's estate, and collection of internal revenue from tobacco manufacturers. Includes a letter from John Minor Botts.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6987237

Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library

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Botts, John Minor, 1802-1869

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Botts was born in Dumfries, Virginia to prominent lawyer Benjamin Gaines Botts (1776 - 1811) and his wife Jane Tyler Botts (1782 - 1811). Both of his parents died in the Richmond Theatre fire on 26 December 1811, so John and his siblings were raised by relatives in Fredericksburg. Botts attended the common schools in Richmond, Virginia, then studied law. He married Mary Whiting Blair (1801-1841), and they had several children. Two sons (John and Alexander) died very young; their firstborn son...

Johnson, William Ransom, 1782-1849

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Horse breeder and turfman, of Warrenton, N.C., and Petersburg, Va. From the description of Papers, 1821-1870. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19934017 Virginia state legislator, leading American turfman. From the description of Papers of William Ransom Johnson, 1796-1896. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 32958428 ...

Johnson, William Ransom, 1843-1870.

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