Letter to Samuel Smith, 1816 March 5.

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Letter to Samuel Smith, 1816 March 5.

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Nicholas, writing as Governor of Virginia, describes what he has done to make Virginia happier and secure in time of war. He states that money has been appropriated for internal improvements and schools, and that he has worked in concert with other states to provide for the defense of the Chesapeake Bay. He also requests recommendations for his friend, John Brockenbrough, President of the Bank of Richmond, who is going to London.

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Brockenbrough, John, fl. 1816.

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Smith, Samuel, 1752-1839

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Army officer. From the description of Papers of Samuel Smith, 1777. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71070916 American general and statesman. From the description of Autograph notes. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270664494 From the description of Autograph signature and 7 lines of writing. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270664550 Maryland merchant, soldier, and politician. Served in the Revolution and during the War of 1812 commanded the defense ...

Nicholas, Wilson Cary, 1757-1820.

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Wilson Cary Nicholas, from Albemarle County, Virginia, fought in the Revolution, and became a politician, serving in the Virginia General Assembly, 1784-89, 1794-1799, as a U.S. senator, 1799-1804, and as a congressman, 1807-1809. He was governor of Virginia from 1814-1816, and a close associate of Jefferson. From the description of Papers, 1800-1805, 1815-1816. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122609119 The son of Robert Carter Nicholas (1728-1780) and Anne Cary Nicholas (173...