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S. H. Parker Letter to Gideon D. Camden

 Collection
Identifier: SC 00562

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Scope and Contents

S.H. Parker, Va. L[and] Off[ice], Richmond, [Va.], to Hon[ora]ble G[ideon] D. Camden. Topics include a land warrant and a visit to Norfolk where he saw Governor Wise and notes the lack of support for Stephen A. Douglas.  States that Douglas men are "know-nothings,: and quotes (Wise), "there are a few brawling politicians who make a noise, but it is in vain to kick against the pricks."

Dates

  • Creation: 1860 August 8

Language of Materials

English

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Acquisition Information:

Gift.

Title
Guide to the S. H. Parker Letter to Gideon D. Camden
Author
Finding Aid Authors: Anne Johnson.
Date
2012-05-04
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
The collection description/finding aid is written in English

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