John Marshall, Richmond, Virginia, to Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, South Carolina, 1802 November 21
Scope and Contents
Is composing a history of General Washington's life and requests information about the war in the Southern states, because General Lincoln's letters to Washington in Marshall's possession do not tell much about the combined Franco-American operations at Savannah in 1779; send any important particulars respecting the siege of Charleston; is disgusted with the political world and hopes to see Pinckney in Richmond soon; asks about the political climate of South Carolina and thinks federalism may prevail in three districts in Virginia's state elections.
Dates
- Creation: 1802 November 21
Creator
- From the Collection: Marshall, John, 1755-1835 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 434.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository