Charles Simms papers, 1776-1820.

Mercer, James, 1736-1793

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James Mercer (February 26, 1736 – October 31, 1793), was an American lawyer, military officer, planter, jurist, and politician. Born at his family's Marlborough plantation in Stafford County in the Colony of Virginia, Mercer received a private education suitable as well as access to his father's library, if not the best, then one of the best in the area. Mercer traveled to Williamsburg for higher education under prominent lawyer George Wythe and others, and graduated from the College of Willi...

United States. Continental Army

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In response to the expansion of the Continental Army the number of staff was increased and reorganized in 1776. Changes included the creation of a new unit to supplement George Washington's personal staff. This special unit, the Commander in Chief's Guard, was formed on March 12, 1776 with Captain Caleb Gibbs (formerly adjutant of the 14th Continental Regiment and appointed Aid to Major General Greene) as commander. The unit protected Washington, the army's cash, and official papers. ...

Mason, George, 1725-1792

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George Mason IV (December 11, 1725 [O.S. November 30, 1725] – October 7, 1792) was an American planter, politician and delegate to the U.S. Constitutional Convention of 1787, one of three delegates who refused to sign the Constitution. His writings, including substantial portions of the Fairfax Resolves of 1774, the Virginia Declaration of Rights of 1776, and his Objections to this Constitution of Government (1787) opposing ratification, have exercised a significant influence on American politic...

Simms, William D.

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Pelham, Charles H.

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Kerr, Joseph, 1765-1837

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Joseph Kerr was born in Pa.; moved to Ohio, 1792; was a surveyor, industrialist, farmer, state legislator, and U.S. senator from Ohio, 1814-1815 before moving to Tenn. in 1826; and to La. in 1828. From the description of Ledger, 1815-1823. (Ohio Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 40309211 Joseph Kerr was born in Pa.; moved to Ohio, 1792; was a surveyor, industrialist, farmer, state legislator, and U.S. senator from Ohio, 1814-1815. From the description of J...

Simms, Charles, 1755-1819

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Army officer, public official, and businessman. From the description of Papers of Charles Simms, 1731-1822. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71070162 Army officer, businessman, and public official. From the description of Charles Simms papers, 1776-1820. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70980465 ...

Powell, Cuthbert, 1775-1849

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Tillett, Samuel

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