Monroe, James, 1758-1831. Papers : of James Monroe in the Virginia General Assembly and U.S. Senate, 1783-1790. - View Resource (original) (raw)

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Mercer, John Francis, 1759-1821

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John Francis Mercer (May 17, 1759 – August 30, 1821) was an American lawyer, planter, and politician from Virginia and Maryland, who served as Maryland's 10th governor, as well as a member in the Continental Congress, the Virginia House of Delegates, the U.S. House of Representatives, and Maryland State Assembly. Born at Marlborough plantation in Stafford County in the Colony of Virginia, Mercer received his education at home from private teachers before attending the College of William and M...

Lee, Henry, 1756-1818

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Henry Lee III (January 29, 1756 – March 25, 1818) was an early American Patriot and U.S. politician who served as the ninth Governor of Virginia and as the Virginia Representative to the United States Congress. Lee's service during the American Revolution as a cavalry officer in the Continental Army earned him the nickname by which he is best known, "Light-Horse Harry". He was the father of Robert E. Lee, who led Confederate armies against the U.S. in the American Civil War. Born on Leesylvan...

Carrington, Edward, 1748-1810

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Edward Carrington (February 11, 1748 – October 28, 1810) was an American soldier and statesman from Virginia. During the American Revolutionary War he became a lieutenant colonel of artillery in the Continental Army. He distinguished himself as quartermaster general in General Nathanael Greene’s southern campaign. He commanded artillery at Monmouth and Yorktown. He was also present at Cowpens, Guilford Court House, and Hobkirk's Hill. During the war he became a close friend of George Washington....

Grayson, William, 1736-1790

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William Grayson (1736 – March 12, 1790) was a soldier, lawyer, and statesman from Virginia. He was one of the first two U.S. Senators from Virginia, and belonged to the Anti-Federalist faction. Born at Belle Aire Plantation in Prince William County in the Colony of Virginia, Grayson attended the University of Pennsylvania, and received his degree in Law from the University of Oxford and was knowledgeable in Latin, Greek, and English history. He practiced law, principally in Prince William Cou...

Adams, John, 1735-1826

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John Adams (1735-1826) was the second president of the United States, born in Braintree (now Quincy), Massachusetts. He served as defense counsel for British soldiers accused of Boston Massacre in 1770; as delegate to Continental Congress from 1774 to 1778; as member of committee charged with drafting Declaration of Independence in 1776; as congressional commissioner to France from 1778 to 1779; as minister to United Provinces in 1780; and negotiated a loan from Dutch bankers in 1782. Adams join...

Muhlenberg, Peter, -1844

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U.S. Army officer; serving with the 4th Infantry at the time this letter was written. From the description of Peter Muhlenberg letter, 1817 Dec. 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 154690323 From the description of Peter Muhlenberg letter, 1817 Dec. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 154690327 From the description of Peter Muhlenberg letter, 1817 Dec. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 86118493 From the description of Peter Muhlenberg letter, 1817 Dec. 19. (Un...

Marshall, John, 1755-1835

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John Marshall (1755-1835) was born near Germantown, Prince William (currently Fauquier) County, Virginia on 24 September 1755 to parents Thomas Marshall and Mary Randolph Keith. From 1775-1781, Marshall served in the Continental Army and fought in the Revolutionary War. During the spring and summer of 1780, Marshall attended classes at the College of William and Mary and received his license to practice law. After the war, he moved to Richmond, Virginia and began his practice. Marshall married M...

Jones, Joseph, 1727-1805

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Militia officer and customs collector, of Petersburg, Va. From the description of Papers, 1681-1895; (bulk 1794-1842). (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 19933044 U.S. Continental Congress delegate from and public official of Virginia, jurist, and army officer. From the description of Papers of Joseph Jones, 1780-1784. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79423714 ...

Taliaferro, John, 1768-1852

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Representative from Virginia. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Washington, D.C., to Joseph Gales, Jr., 1838 Jul. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270579138 ...

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

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Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was an American statesman and third president of the United States. From the description of Thomas Jefferson letter, 1809. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367818629 Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) was the third president of the United States, born in Goochland (now Albemarle County), Virginia. He was a member of the Virginia House of Burgesses from 1769 to 1775, and with R. H. Lee and Patrick Henry initiated the inter-colonial committee of correspond...

Beckley, John James, 1757-1807

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Librarian of Congress and clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. From the description of Family papers, 1791-1918. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 34149450 From the description of John James Beckley family papers, 1789-1918. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70983338 First Clerk of the House of Representatives 1789-1797 (1st thru 4th Congresses; again 1801-1807 (7th thru 9th Congresses); and Librarian of Congress, 1802-1807. From the guide to the John B...

Gates, Horatio, 1728-1806

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American revolutionary general. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Traveller's Rest, to F. Meriwether, Esq., 1787 Jan. 19. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270864014 Revolutionary general. Born in England, Gates settled in Virginia in 1772 after a career in the British army that included service in the French and Indian War. He was commissioned adjutant-general of the Continental Army in 1775, and was in command at the pivotal victory of Saratoga. After Saratoga...

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

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James Monroe, fifth president of the United States of America (b. April 28, 1758, Monroe Hall, Virginia-d. July 4, 1831, New York, New York) fought with distinction in the Continental Army, and he practiced law in Fredericksburg, Virginia. As a young politician, he joined the anti-Federalists in the Virginia Convention which ratified the Constitution, and in 1790, an advocate of Jeffersonian policies, he was elected United States Senator. As Minister to France in 1794-1796, Monroe showed strong ...

Virginia. General Assembly

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Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: <a href="http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/Democratic Party of Virginia">http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/Democratic Party of Virginia</a>. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: <a href="http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/Democratic Party (Va.)">http://scrc...

Tazewell, Henry, 1753-1799

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Jurist and U.S. senator from Virginia. From the description of Henry Tazewell papers, 1795-1999 (bulk 1795-1798). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70980578 Lawyer, judge, and U.S. Senator from Va. From the description of Letter, 1798 July 5. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 28395132 From the description of Letter, 1798 July 5. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 28395134 ...