Edward Coles memoirs, n.d.

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Edward Coles memoirs, n.d.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/28398016

Biography of Edward Coles, Illinois' 2nd governor, by an unknown author.

1 item (30 p.) ; 32 cm.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Coles, Edward, 1786-1868

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Edward Coles was born on December 15, 1786 into one of the oldest Virginia families. When he inherited his family's estate in 1808, Coles felt somewhat conflicted about slavery. After serving as President James Madison's private secretary from 1809-1815, Coles purchased land in Illinois with the intention of eventually moving his estate west. In 1816 Madison sent Coles to Russia for diplomatic purposes, and Coles spent the next two years traveling in Europe. When he returned to the United States...