Papers of the Page and Nelson families [manuscript] 1809-1905.

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Papers of the Page and Nelson families [manuscript] 1809-1905.

1809-1905

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Papers of Thomas Nelson Page and of the Page and Nelson families. The collection includes a letter from John Tyler to Mr. [Hugh Thomas?] Nelson, 1843 January 13, sending condolences on the death of the recipient's son, Hugh Thomas Nelson. The collection also contains clipped signatures of Henry Clary, George Washington Parke Custis and George [C.?] Washington.

ca. 1500 items.

University of Virginia. Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7934473

University of Virginia. Library

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