Virginia letters, 1807-1852.

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Virginia letters, 1807-1852.

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In a letter, 1807 March 12, Leesburg, Thomas Swann writes to attorney James Wilson about the falsity of a charge against Wilson and discusses Wilson suit against his persecutors. In a letter, 1829 March 24th, Portsmouth, Mary M. Warren writes to George Blow, Jr., of Hampden Sidney, sending news of family, home and friends. She comments on her successful suit for an inheritance and bad weather preventing her attending the inauguration of Andrew Jackson. In a letter, 1829 August 12, Greenville, Samuel Finley writes to Major John Finley about the approaching death of his wife Mary, her journey home, the friends who have called and his trust in God. In a letter 1847 March 22, Fort Monroe, Enoch F. Vowles writes to Silvester Emerson describing the small pox at Fort Monroe and conveying news he has heard about the Mexican War. In a letter, 1852 July 20, Alexander H.H. Stuart writes to Col. W.W. Seaton inquiring whether James Madison ever offered [Winfield?] Scott a seat in his cabinet.

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Hampden-Sydney College

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Hampden-Sydney College is a liberal arts college for men located in Hampden-Sydney, Virginia. Founded in 1775, Hampden-Sydney is the 10th oldest college in the United States and one of only three four-year, all-men's liberal arts colleges in the United States. From the guide to the Lottery Ticket, 1777, (John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation) ...

Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866

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Winfield Scott (June 13, 1786 – May 29, 1866) was an American military commander and political candidate. He served as a general in the United States Army from 1814 to 1861, taking part in the War of 1812, the Mexican–American War, the early stages of the American Civil War, and various conflicts with Native Americans. Scott was the Whig Party's presidential nominee in the 1852 presidential election, but was defeated by Democrat Franklin Pierce. He was known as Old Fuss and Feathers for his insi...

Finley, Samuel, 1752-1829

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Finley, John, fl. 1829,

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Stuart, Alexander H. H. (Alexander Hugh Holmes), 1807-1891

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U.S. representative from Virginia and U.S. secretary of the interior. From the description of Alexander H. Stuart papers, 1790-1868. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70980828 U.S. Representative from Virginia; Secretary of the Interior under Milliard Fillmore; Virginia State Senator and Delegate; Rector of the University of Virginia. From the description of Letters from Alexander H.H. Stuart, 1839-1887. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 52598006 ...

Madison, James, 1751-1836

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James Madison (1751-1836) was the fourth president of the United States, born in Port Conway, Virginia. He was a member of the Virginia legislature from 1776 to 1780 and from 1784 to 1786, and the Continental Congress from 1780 to 1783. His proposals at and management of the Constitutional Convention in 1787 earned him title "father of the U.S. Constitution." He cooperated with Alexander Hamilton and Jay in writing a series of papers (pub. 1787-88 under title of The Federalist) explaining the ne...

Blow, George, fl. 1829.

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Warren, Mary M.,

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Seaton, William Winston, 1785-1866

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Journalist, editor, mayor of Washington, D.C., 1840-1850. From the description of Letter : to "My good friend", [not after 1866] (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 22842661 From the description of Letter : to an unidentified recipient, 1849 Feb. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 22777915 American journalist. From the description of Autograph letter signed (2) : Washington, D.C., to Redwood Fisher, 1845 June 29 and [Nov. 29]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 2...

Swann, Thomas, 1809-1883

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Thomas Swann (February 3, 1809 – July 24, 1883) was an American lawyer and politician who also was President of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad as it completed track to Wheeling and gained access to the Ohio River Valley. Initially a Know-Nothing, and later a Democrat, Swann served as the 19th Mayor of Baltimore (1856–1860), later as the 33rd Governor of Maryland (1866–1869), and subsequently as U.S. Representative ("Congressman") from Maryland's 3rd congressional district and then 4th congressi...

Wilson, James, 1807-1867

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