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Papers, 1778-1792, 1923-1927

 File — Box: Manuscripts Group 2 Box 15, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

Patrick Henry, Williamsburg,Virginia, to Richard Henry Lee, no place., May 28, 1778 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.

Francis Watkins to Patrick Henry, April 15, 1790 3 pages. Autographed letter signed.

Col. William Fleming,Botetourt County, Virginia, to Patrick Henry, Prince Edward County, Virginia, October 23[?], 1790 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.

William Fleming, Botetourt County, Virginia, to Col. Patrick Henry, Prince Edward County, Virginia, June 18, 1791 1 page. Autographed letter signed.

Patrick Henry, Prince Edward County, Virginia,to [?], August 19, 1792 1 page. Autographed letter signed. With a note included from T.S. Meade.

John Fontaineto Patrick Henry, undated 2 pages. Autographed letter signed.

Photostatic copies of papers in the Library of Congress relating to Patrick Henry

"Patrick Henry's Mother," by Jean Cabell O'Neill. In the Journal of American History. 13 pages. Printed volume.

Notes on Sarah Henry, mother of Patrick Henry 3 items. 8 pages. Autographed letter signed. 2 photostats. With photographs of her tombstone and of the house in which she died.

A letter regarding the Fontaine Ms. in the Cornell University Library, January 19, 1923 1 page. Typed letter signed.

ALS of Patrick Henry, Williamsburg, to Richard Henry Lee, 28 May 1778, concerning military matters in Virginia and French participation.

Agreement stating Joseph Habersham, of Georgia, will loan Patrick Henry twenty slaves, thirteen men and seven women, at a monthly rate of 24 shillings for the men and 16 shillings for the women. Agreement has further conditions for use and treatment of slaves. July 3, 1780.

Dates

  • Creation: 1778-1792, 1923-1927

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.01 Linear Foot

Language

English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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