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Norfolk (Va.)--History--19th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

S. H. Parker Letter to Gideon D. Camden

 Collection
Identifier: SC 00562
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: 1860 August 8