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
Found in:
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