Papers pertaining to Montpelier, 1835, 1863 and 1985.

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Papers pertaining to Montpelier, 1835, 1863 and 1985.

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In a letter, 1835 January 24, G.S. writes his father about a visit to Montpelier, describing the house, its furnishings, and James and Dolley Madison, and giving an account of his conversation with them. In a letter, 1863 September 7, Orange Court House, Confederate soldier B.W. Justice describes the house and graveyard as well as the accidental killing of a black cook, and the hanging of some deserters. Also include two sets of measured drawings, 1985, of the house and grounds at Montpelier prepared for the Historic American Building Survey, including location maps, elevations, floor plans and wood details.

2 items + 2 blueprints.

University of Virginia. Library

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