French, Samuel Bassett, 1820-1898
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
S. Bassett French Papers (I) and (II)
Collection
Identifier: Mss. 39.2 F88 and Mss. 98 F88
Scope and Contents
Papers and letters of Samuel Bassett French, a judge who lived in Manchester, Virginia during the mid to late 1800's.
S. Bassett French Papers (II)
Collection
Identifier: Mss. 98 F88
Scope and Contents
Papers, 1872-1893, of S. Bassett French. Includes mostly letters to French from Virginians contributing biographical sketches for a proposed book, The Annals of Prominent Virginians of XIXth century. Also includes speeches, legal documents, and letters recommending French for various positions.
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- Biography as a literary form 1