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Francis Nicholson Papers

 Collection
Identifier: UA 6.058

  • Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection contains biographical items; transcripts of letters and documents regarding charges and complaints against Nicholson as Lieutenant Governor and Governor of Virginia; and a 1705 proclamation by Nicholson proroguing the Virginia General Assembly in Williamsburg.

Dates

  • 1700-1705

Creator

Language of Materials

English

Biographical Information:

Army officer; Lieutenant-Governor of New York and Virginia; Governor of Maryland, S.C. and Virginia; appointed to William and Mary Board of Visitors in 1693. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .

Extent

0.20 Linear Feet

Additional Description

Acquisition Information:

Transfer

Accruals:

Acc. 1988.127 acquired 12/01/1988

Related Name

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Francis Nicholson Papers
Author
Finding Aid Authors: Special Collections Staff.
Date
2007-06-11
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
The collection description/finding aid is written in English

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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