Correspondence from Ireland, 1800-1809
Scope and Contents
Letters from family and friends Ireland. Some correspondence with business associates.
Includes letter from James and Sarah Preston from Donegall, Ireland, in praise of King George, May 2, 1805: ""...And as you treated of a belov'd Jefferson, I must also give way to my pen whom I cannot restrain from joining this paper in favor of a more illustrious and renowned man (I mean) our lawful sovereign King George who is a terror to evil doers and the supporter of such as do well whose arm is extended to corrcet tyranny and trample rebellion under his feet."
Dates
- Creation: 1800-1809
Creator
- From the Collection: Preston, Robert, circa 1750-1831 (Person)
- From the Collection: Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826 (Person)
- From the Collection: Preston Family (Family)
- From the Collection: College of William and Mary (Organization)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 1 Linear Feet (2 Century boxes) : 586 items
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository