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Walker John Decker, Farmer, Soldier And Minister Of The Gospel, John Laws Decker
Walker John Decker, Farmer, Soldier And Minister Of The Gospel, John Laws Decker
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A biographical piece on Walker John Decker framed through his roles as a farmer, soldier, and minister of the gospel.
John Letcher, J. Monroe Wells Jr.
John Letcher, J. Monroe Wells Jr.
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This monograph will present to its reader a biographical study of a man who is little known--John Letcher, Civil War Governor of Virginia. The Civil War is, to date, the most important episode in the history of these United States. From tis internal upheaval evolved a great and compact nation. From the opening volley at Sumter to the surrender at Appomattox, Virginia was in a position of importance. It was the main objective of the Federal Government, since the Capitol of the Confederacy was at Richmond. Throughout this turmoil there was a leader and a statesman in the governor's chair. …
Public Life Of Peyton Randolph, Sidney Barney
Public Life Of Peyton Randolph, Sidney Barney
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Randolph was a man well read in law, and a person whose opinions were often asked and highly esteemed. He was a very large and inert man and this fact caused him to get less business than he could have ordinarily obtained. Randolph was well read and up to date on all political affairs. While in office, he endeavored to carry out the duties to the best of his abilities, and his work was rarely criticized. A good example of his work and philosophy can be found in the Fredericksburg Resolutions of 1775, in which he laid down the principles …
Nancy Edwards Meredith : Woman Of Affairs Of The 1800'S, Ralph H. Ferrell Jr.
Nancy Edwards Meredith : Woman Of Affairs Of The 1800'S, Ralph H. Ferrell Jr.
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