Scrapbook, 1849-1866.

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Scrapbook, 1849-1866.

Scrapbook including newspaper clippings concerning the American economy, especially focused on the 1850s and on Virginia railroads, other transportation, natural resources, and commerce. Also, includes letters of Matthew Fontaine Maury printed in newspapers concerning the need for improved transportation in Virginia to aid commerce.

1 v.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7273064

Virginia Historical Society Library

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Maury, Matthew Fontaine, 1806-1873

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American naval officer and oceanographer. From the description of Letter to Capt. Charles Wilkes [manuscript], 1848 March 15. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647808228 From the description of Letter to Andrew Hull Foote [manuscript], 1856 April 4. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647817495 Epithet: Astronomer British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000135.0x000219 ...

Sanxay, Richard Davenport, 1794-1870

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