Correspondence, 15 February 1808
Scope and Contents
Letter from John Preston, Montgomery Court House Virginia, to "brother;" Francis Preston, Saltworks, Washington County, Virginia. Asks for his son, William, to be sent home since the family is free of the whooping cough; a Senate position is open, but heJohn declined since he thought that Francis wanted to run; discussion of war with Britain, and the election of a president; Virginia seems to be favoring Madison, but New York is doubtful; no plans yet for the Virginia militia to be called.
Dates
- Creation: 15 February 1808
Creator
- From the Collection: Preston Family (Family)
- From the Collection: Preston, Francis (Person)
- From the Collection: Preston, John, 1764-1827 (Person)
- From the Collection: Preston, William (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 90.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository