Papers, 1787-1859.

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Papers, 1787-1859.

Collection contains legal papers, ca. 1787, of John Bee Holmes, father of Isaac E. Holmes, concerning a case involving John Young; and correspondence of Isaac E. Holmes while in congress, consisting chiefly of requests and recommendations for political appointments.

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Young, John

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John Young was a successful Halifax businessman, author, and politician. Born in Falkirk, Scotland, in 1773 to Janet and William Young, he was educated at the University of Glasgow around 1790. Young performed well in his theological studies at the university but decided not to become a Presbyterian Minister as his family had hoped. Instead, he abandoned theology to pursue business in Falkirk and Glasgow. He married Agnes Renny and had nine children, including George, Charles, and William. In 18...

Holmes, John Bee.

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Holmes, Isaac E. (Isaac Edward), 1796-1867

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U.S. representative from and public official of South Carolina, and lawyer. From the description of Letter of Isaac E. Holmes, 1844. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79450981 Member of the U.S. Congress. From the description of Papers, 1787-1859. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 39537440 ...