T. R. Dew, William & Mary College, to William H. Harrison (Principal of the Academy at the Wigwam), Elkhill, Amelia, 1838 October 18

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Letter, Thomas Dew, Williamsburg, Virginia, to William H. Harrison, Elkhill, Amelia, Virginia, 1837 October 18

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Scope and Contents

Draft of letter replying to Harrison's letter of October 8 in which Harrison complimented Dew's publications. Discusses availability of his publications on economy and history Dew is "glad to find that you agree with me on the subject of slavery. Every day convinces me of its blessings in southern latitudes. I think you are right in regard to Liberia - Man cannot be uplifted from barbarism to civilization without the aid of slavery - All history demonstrates this proposition." College has opened with bright prospects, nearly 100 in attendance. Students from Harrison's seminary have always been among the most successful at the college. Includes drafts of orders to Messrs. Smith & Palmer, Richmond, to deliver a copy of Dew's lectures on the Restrictive System to Harrison; and to Edmund Ruffin, Petersburg, to deliver a copy of Dew's Historical Notes to Harrison. Photocopy.

Dates

Creation: 1838 October 18

Creator

From the Collection: Dew, Thomas R. (Thomas Roderick), 1802-1846 (Person)
From the Collection: College of William and Mary. Office of the President (Organization)

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