Letters and notes of Francis Brooke, James Branch Cabell, Joseph Jones, John Randolph of Roanoke and Beverly Tucker [manuscripts], 1822-1938, n.d.

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Letters and notes of Francis Brooke, James Branch Cabell, Joseph Jones, John Randolph of Roanoke and Beverly Tucker [manuscripts], 1822-1938, n.d.

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Francis Taliaferro Brooke letter, 1828 January 25, St. Julian, to unidentified correspondent stating that his health has kept him at home but he hopes "to be able presently to comply with yours and Mr. Madisons wishes." James Branch Cabell letter, 1938 June 4, Poynton Lodge, Ophelia, Virginia to Ballou informing him of his address for the summer. Joseph Jones notes, n.d., on the issuing of paper money and the tasks of the auditor's office and the solicitor's office. John Randolph Letter, 1822 March 16, to General Theodorus Bailey regarding his poor health and imminent departure for Liverpool and the coast of France. Nathaniel Beverly Tucker Letter, 1836 May 18, Williamsburg, to William Campbell Preston, Tucker inquires whether Preston has received and read his work The partisan leader, and what his opinion of it was.

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