Henry A. Wise papers, 1833-1896 [manuscript].

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Henry A. Wise papers, 1833-1896 [manuscript].

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Chiefly antebellum political correspondence and speeches of Henry A. Wise as a Whig and Democrat. Topics include the political feud, 1838, between William Jordan Graves (1805-1848) and Jonathan Cilley (1802- 1838) that resulted in a duel and ended in Cilley's death; and American politics. Also included are notes on daily life in Rio de Janeiro and the Brazilian slave trade while Wise was U.S. Minister there, 1844-1847, and correspondence concerning U.S.-Brazilian foreign relations; Wise's account of his role in John Tyler's nomination for the vice-presidency; and a scrapbook on the Wise family.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Wise family.

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Cilley, Jonathan, 1802-1838

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Lawyer, state legislator, and U.S. representative, of Thomaston, Me.; killed in a duel while defending the "honor of New England" outside Washington, D.C., 24 Feb. 1838; after his death, legislation was passed outlawing dueling in the U.S. From the description of Family papers, 1820-1869. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70954271 From the description of Jonathan Cilley autograph, 1822. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70978319 Lawyer and legisla...

Tyler, John, 1790-1862

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John Tyler (b. March 29, 1790, Charles City County, Virginia–d. January 18, 1862, Richmond, Virginia), was the tenth President of the United States (1841–1845) and the first to succeed to the office following the death of President William Henry Harrison....

Whig Party (U.S.)

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Democratic Party (U.S.)

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Wise, Henry A. (Henry Alexander), 1806-1876

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American lawyer and politician; governor of Virginia. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Richmond, to President Buchanan, 1857 Mar. 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270588282 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Washington, to Thomas Teackle in Baltimore, 1841 Jan. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270588600 From the description of Autograph letter signed : Richmond, to Col. T.H. Ellis, 1859 Aug. 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270588...

Graves, W. J. (William Jordan), 1805-1848

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United States Congressman from Kentucky. From the description of William Jordan Graves : papers, 1838-1844. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49252279 ...