Papers, 1777-1864.

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Papers, 1777-1864.

Papers of Robert Preston, surveyor of Washington County, Va. including letters, 1785-1831, from relatives in Ireland; documents; surveys; plats; and memorandum books. Includes certificate, 22 December 1779, issued by the College of William and Mary appointing Preston surveyor of Washington County, signed by Thomas Jefferson.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7078271

William & Mary Libraries

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Preston family.

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College of William and Mary.

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Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was an American statesman and third president of the United States. From the description of Thomas Jefferson letter, 1809. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367818629 Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was the third president of the United States, born in Goochland (now Albemarle County), Virginia. He was a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses from 1769 to 1775, and with R. H. Lee and Patrick Henry initiated the inter-colonial committee of correspond...

Preston, Robert, Esq.

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