Papers, 1807-1809.

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Papers, 1807-1809.

Letters received by Sarah C. Watts from her parents while she was in school in Williamsburg, Va. and from friends in Williamsburg after returning home to New London, Va. and to Lynchburg, Va. The letters from Sarah's parents give advice on marriage and the purchase of goods, as well as giving local news, and the letters from Williamsburg and Surry Co., Va. contain news of social events, local residents and activities at the College of William and Mary including the banning of parties by the President of the College, Bishop James Madison, the formation of a military company by the students and the fighting of a duel.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6999150

William & Mary Libraries

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Watts, Sarah C.

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College of William and Mary.

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Madison, James, 1749-1812

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First Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of Virginia. From the description of James Madison papers, 1792-1970s. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 659814628 President of the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Va., and bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in Virginia. From the description of Papers, 1787-1808. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19902858 First Episcopal bishop of Virginia and president of the College of William and Mary. ...