Leven Powell, Middleburg, Va., to Burr Powell, "on the assembly," Richmond, Va., 1799 January 2

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 45

Identifier: id22995

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Leven Powell, Middleburg, Va., to Burr Powell, "on the assembly," Richmond, Va., 1799 January 2

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Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Compares John Taylor of Caroline to a mad dog foaming at the mouth, referring to his (John Taylor's) advocacy of states' and individual rights and the decentralization of the Federal government; goes on to state his strong belief in the Federal government and cites the Constitution to support his argument; asks for the date when Thomas Jefferson was elected Governor of Va. in 1779 and 1780, and...

Dates

Creation: 1799 January 2

Creator

From the Collection: Powell, Leven, 1737-1810 (Person)

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