George Mason family papers, circa 1780-1890.

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George Mason family papers, circa 1780-1890.

1 microfilm reel.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8074254

Library of Congress

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Mason family.

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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...