Papers of Richard Singleton, 1845-1865.

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Papers of Richard Singleton, 1845-1865.

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Include family correspondence, 1845-1849, of the Coles and Singleton families, concerning family news, health and medical bills of Richard Singleton's sister in an asylum, private education of children, installing gas fixtures in new house, family illnesses, homeopathic treatment for illness, travel primarily between South Carolina and upstate New York. Also include letter, 20 January 1847, from Andrew Stevenson, Albemarle County, Va., concerning his unprofitable farm and financial distress; letter, 10 July 1865, from freedwoman Isabella Sourtan, stating her desire to return to her former master (photostat). Also include personal accounts of the Battle of Alvarado (Veracruz) while serving on the ship, Potomac, during Mexican War of 1846-1848, and of the First Battle of Manassas, 1861 (photostat).

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University of Virginia. Library

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University of Virginia. Library

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Stevenson, Andrew, 1784-1857

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Andrew Stevenson (January 21, 1784 – January 25, 1857) was a Democratic politician in the United States. He served in the United States House of Representatives representing Virginia, as Speaker of the House, and as Minister to the United Kingdom. Born in Culpeper County, Virginia on January 21, 1784, he was educated at the College of William and Mary, studied law, and attained admission to the bar in 1809. Stevenson practiced in Richmond. Stevenson was a member of the Virginia House of De...

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Singleton, Richard V.

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Singleton family.

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Cole family.

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Coles, Edward, 1786-1868

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Potomac (Ship)

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