Papers, 1794-1845.

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Papers, 1794-1845.

Papers include a letter, 1830, from Walter E. Preston while a student at the University of Virginia, and a letter from James Wood of the Executive Council of Virginia expressing the desire of the governor that there be a majority of both houses present when the legislature next convened and discussing the appointment to the place in the U.S. Senate vacated by James Madison who had become minister to France.

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Madison, James, 1751-1836

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James Madison (1751-1836) was the fourth president of the United States, born in Port Conway, Virginia. He was a member of the Virginia legislature from 1776 to 1780 and from 1784 to 1786, and the Continental Congress from 1780 to 1783. His proposals at and management of the Constitutional Convention in 1787 earned him title "father of the U.S. Constitution." He cooperated with Alexander Hamilton and Jay in writing a series of papers (pub. 1787-88 under title of The Federalist) explaining the ne...

Preston, Walter E.

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Wood, James

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Colonel, Commissioner of Prisoners, President of Board of Arrangements, Virginia Governor (1796-1799). From the description of Papers, 1777-1783. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122395388 ...

Preston, John, 1957-

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Epithet: of Apletrewick British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000614.0x00026f Resident of Walnut Grove (Washington Co.), Va. From the description of Papers, 1794-1845. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20120935 Epithet: Master of Emmanuel College, Cambridge British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000614.0x00024c ...

University of Virginia

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University of Virginia student from Lexington, Ky.; afterwards a Presbyterian minister and missionary to Brazil. From the description of Diploma awarded to John Rockwell Smith [manuscript], 1866 June 29. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647905124 Lt., C.S.A.; teacher, Norwood School, Nelson County, Va.; principal Select School, New York, N.Y. From the description of Diplomas of Waller Holladay [manuscript], 1858-1872. (University of Virginia). WorldC...