Shaw family papers, 1809-1824.

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Shaw family papers, 1809-1824.

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Chiefly social invitations to events in Washington, D.C.; memoirs of Shaw's wife, Sally Campbell Shaw, describing visits with President James Monroe, his wife, Elizabeth Monroe, and Hannah Nicholson Gallatin and giving details of furnishings and fashion; and proclamation (1815 January 1) signed by James Madison and James Monroe appointing Samuel Shaw as hospital surgeon, U.S. Army.

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Monroe, Elizabeth, 1768-1830

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Shaw, Sally Campbell, 1769-1825

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Shaw, Samuel, 1768-1827

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U.S. representative from Vermont and army surgeon. From the description of Shaw family papers, 1809-1824. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70979781 ...

Gallatin, Hannah Nicholson, -1849

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Madison, James, 1751-1836

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