Papers, 1817-1897; (bulk 1841-1848).

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Papers, 1817-1897; (bulk 1841-1848).

Personal and business correspondence of Towner and James S. Lane, and of other members of the Towner and Schley families of Virginia, relating to family activities, politics in Virginia during the 1840s, camp life during the Mexican War, and social life and customs in Virginia.

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Merchant, of Shepherdstown, W. Va. From the description of Papers, 1817-1897; (bulk 1841-1848). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 20188734 ...