Leven Powell, Philadelphia, Pa., to Burr Powell, Middleburg, Loudoun County, Virginia., 1799 December 25

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 50

Identifier: id23000

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Leven Powell, Philadelphia, Pa., to Burr Powell, Middleburg, Loudoun County, Virginia, 1799 December 25

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Scope and Contents

Gives news about the ceremonies surrounding the death of George Washington, including an oration to be given on the 26th by General Henry Lee; tells of wheat and flour shortages in England, which should help their crop prices; description of split amongst Virginia representatives about the proposal of a general election for electors, and that the state could end up with no law regarding...

Dates

Creation: 1799 December 25

Creator

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

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