Papers, 1713-1825.

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Papers, 1713-1825.

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Chiefly correspondence, 1761-1787, of Dr. Theodorick Bland (1742- 1790) of "Farmingdell," Prince George County, Va., while studying medicine in Edinburgh, Scotland; commanding the Virginia Militia 1st Regiment, Light Dragoons, guarding captured British soldiers in Albemarle County, Va.; and while serving in the Continental Congress. Subjects include medical education and practices (including the treatment of slaves), Revolutionary War military actions, and French aid to the American cause. Also included are are copies and extracts of letters to or by Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and others. Also included is correspondence, 1739-1783, and legal and estate papers of Theodorick Bland (1708-1784) of "Cawsons," Prince George County, and "Springfield, " Amelia County, Va., including letters of Dr. Theodorick Bland discussing the British occupation of Portsmouth, Va., in 1781. Also present is an account book, 1766-1769, of Theodorick Munford (1742-1772), a Prince George County merchant.

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Bland, Theodorick, 1741-1790

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Theodorick Bland (March 21, 1741 – June 1, 1790), also known as Theodorick Bland, Jr., was an American slave owner, planter, physician, soldier, and politician from Prince George County, Virginia. He became a major figure in the formation of the new United States government, representing Virginia in both the Continental Congress and the United States House of Representatives (until his death in office), as well as serving multiple terms in the Virginia House of Delegates representing Prince Geor...

Virginia

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United States. Continental Congress

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The central governing body of the American colonies from 1774, continuing during the American Revolution; and also the first governing body of the U.S. until the establishment of the U.S. Constitution in 1789. From the description of Continental Congress minutes, 1778 Oct. 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 429918299 Noah Cooke, Jr. (1749-1829) earned his Harvard AB 1769. His early career was as a clergyman, but he later became a lawyer. He was admitted to the bar in Cheshir...

Virginia. Militia. Light Dragoons Regiment, 1st.

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Bland, Theodorick, 1708-1784.

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Munford, Theodorick, 1742-1772.

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Bland family.

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Represented in the collection is Theodorick Bland (1742-1790), physician of Prince George County, Va., Virginia militia officer, and representative to the Continental Congress, 1780-1783, who served in the first U.S. Congress. From the description of Papers, 1713-1825. (Virginia Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 29991308 ...