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Pinkney, Edward C., Baltimore, Maryland, to Conway Whittle II, 1822-1823

 File — Box: 6, Folder: 9
Identifier: id111741

Scope and Contents

The first letter, re: Whittle's prospects; Pinkney has "passed the Rubicon" in his own career; he wants naval news from Norfolk, especially everything concerning Congress. The second letter, re: sending cyphers for Conway Whittle to use; encloses an essay, re: Rights and duties of citizens of the New Republic. This essay might possibly be the cypher referred to. Includes a manuscript.

Dates

  • Creation: 1822-1823

Creator

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Extent

From the Collection: 7.75 Linear Feet

Language

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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