Papers of the Nelson family [manuscript], 1743-1789.

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Papers of the Nelson family [manuscript], 1743-1789.

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The papers in this collection are largely those of Thomas Nelson (1738-1789), son of William Nelson (1711-1772). In addition to his duties running a large plantation, Thomas served the state of Virginia in many capacities including delegate to the Continental Congress, where he signed the Declaration of Independence, commander of troops during the Revolutionary War, and governor. The papers, primarily legal documents and letters concerning business or political affairs, reflect all phases of his life. Included are a legal document (1743) appointing a county clerk, two letters (1774) concerning payment for use of a lighthouse, a bill of exchange (1771) a letter (1780) to him reporting on the movement of British ships off the coast of Virginia, and two letters (1781) to the Virginia House of Delegates, regarding the "defense of his activities as governor." Also included are bills of exchange and other monetary agreements (1783-1787) made by Thomas's brothers Hugh and Robert Nelson.

1 reel : positive ; 35 mm.

University of Virginia. Library

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University of Virginia. Library

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Nelson, Thomas, 1738-1789

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Thomas Nelson Jr. (December 26, 1738 – January 4, 1789) was an American soldier and statesman from Yorktown, Virginia, and is considered one of the U.S. Founding Fathers. In addition to serving in the Virginia General Assembly for many terms, he twice represented Virginia in the Continental Congress. Fellow Virginia legislators elected him to serve as the commonwealth's governor in 1781. He signed the Declaration of Independence as a member of the Virginia delegation and fought in the militia du...

Nelson, Hugh, 1750-1800,

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Nelson family.

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Merchants and landholders in Yorktown, the Nelsons were active in the politics of colonial Virginia. From the description of Papers of the Nelson family [manuscript], 1743-1789. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647836253 ...

Virginia. General Assembly. House of Delegates

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In the General Assembly, members of the House of Delegates and the Senate vote on legislation entered during the legislative session. Legislative bills can originate either in the House of Delegates or in the Senate, with both chambers having the ability to establish study committees, each serves as a check upon the other to ensure a thorough debate on the merits of each bill. Currently the House of Delegates, together with the Senate, meets as the General Assembly in annual sessions, alternativ...

Nelson, Robert, b. 1752,

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