Papers of the Nourse Family, 1768-1904

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Papers of the Nourse Family, 1768-1904

1768-1904

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The papers of Joseph, James and Charles J. Nourse contain copies of a letter, 1828 Aug. 26, John Quincy Adams to Charles Josephus Nourse of the War Department regarding courts- martial of three officers, a poem by Adams, an invitation from John Adams, a letter from Henry Clay recommending William Jordan Graves, and a note re a visit to Philadelphia. Other papers include: a military service record of Charles J. Nourse; 1768 notebook of James Nourse containing real estate notes, inventories, and reasons for emigration; 5 volumes of Joseph Nourse as follow: a journal, 1786-1790, relating to his business as a treasury official, domestic affairs, readings, and reflections; a domestic account book; a register of accounts from the Register's Office of the Treasury Dept. with copies of Congressional acts regarding ships and trade later reused as a scrapbook; a commonplace book and diary, 1792-1839, chiefly of religious sentiments; and a letter and account book, 1822, 1832-35, with some official letters, but chiefly personal. There are also two English indentures, 1805, regarding the settlement of James Nourse's estate, and a copy of 1724 Northern Neck land patent signed by Robert Carter.

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Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

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John Quincy Adams (b. July 11, 1767, Braintree, Massachusetts-d. February 23, 1848, Washington, D.C.) was an American statesman who served as a diplomat, United States Senator, member of the House of Representatives, and the sixth President of the United States. He was a member of the Federalist, Democratic-Republican, National Republican, and later the Anti-Masonic and Whig parties. He was the son of President John Adams and Abigail Adams. As a diplomat, Adams played an important role in neg...

Adams, John, 1735-1826

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Clay, Henry, 1777-1852

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Nourse, James, d. 1805

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Carter, Robert, 1663-1732

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Robert "King" Carter (1663-1732) was a colonial official and great landholder (300,000 acres). His sons were Robert Carter (1704-1731) and Landon Carter (1710-1778) of "Sabine Hall." Grandsons of Robert Carter included Robert "Councillor" Carter (1728-1804) of "Nomini" and Robert Wormeley Carter (1734-1797). From the guide to the Carter Family Papers, 1667-1862., (Special Collections, Earl Gregg Swem Library, College of William and Mary) Represented in the collection are Rob...

United States. Register of the Treasury

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Nourse, James, d. ca.1805.

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Nourse, Joseph, 1754-1841

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Epithet: Captain; RN British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000269.0x0001ed ...

Nourse, Charles Josephus, 1786-1851

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Charles J. Nourse was a United States (U.S.) Army officer who was the Assistant Adjutant General from 1814-1821 and the acting Adjutant General from 1822-1827. From the description of Charles J. Nourse papers, 1758-1831, undated bulk 1819-1831. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 49214590 ...

Graves, W. J. (William Jordan), 1805-1848

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United States Congressman from Kentucky. From the description of William Jordan Graves : papers, 1838-1844. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49252279 ...