Papers, 1799-1818.

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Papers, 1799-1818.

Papers relating to a suit against Skipwith brought by William Russell, a former business partner in Paris; and a letter from John Mercer discussing businees affairs and other matters.

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Skipwith, Fulwar, 1765-1839

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U.S. consul-general and commercial agent, Paris, France; later served as governor of the province of West Florida and the Louisiana Senate; of Louisiana. From the description of Papers, 1793-1807. (Mystic Seaport Museum, G W Blunt White Library). WorldCat record id: 70955757 From the description of Fulwar Skipwith papers, 1793-1807. (Mystic Seaport Museum, G W Blunt White Library). WorldCat record id: 47727970 Skipwith, a native Virginian, was appointed consul gener...

Russell, William

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Slaveholder who believes some of his slaves were aided in their escape by men from Morgan County, Illinois. From the description of Letter, January 4, 1848. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 54484873 Flatboats are long rectangular boats with flat bottoms and squared ends that were used to carry freight along inland rivers and canals. They were a popular form of transportation for American settlers who traveled the Allegheny, Mississippi, and Ohio Ri...

Mercer, Johnny, 1947-

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