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Title |
Letter |
Dates of Creation |
February 29, 1836 |
Scope & Content |
Letter headed Pittsylvania Court House, February 29, 1836, from George H. Gilmer to his father,Peachy R. Gilmer, at Hardin's Tavern, Albemarle, Virginia. Tells of his law practice, of his study and reading of law books, comments on the bad temper and lack of decorum in Congress; mentions his pleasure that Harmer and Isabella are living near. |
Year Range from |
1836 |
Year Range to |
1836 |
Subjects |
Families Law Law practice Lawsuits Political Political controversy Political issues Political scandals Politicians Studies |
Search Terms |
Albemarle County, Virginia Halifax County, Virginia Halifax Court Hardins Tavern (Albemarle County, Virginia) Pittsylvania County, Virginia Pittsylvania court house |
People |
Blackstone, author of commentory on English Law Calhoun, Member of Congress Gilmer, Frank Gilmer, George Henry Gilmer, Harmer Gilmer, Isabella (wife of Harmer) Gilmer, Lucy Gilmer, Peachy Ridgway Leigh, Member of Congress Quesnay, Monsieur, author od a legal tome Shelton, Mr. Townes. Mr. Tunstall, Mr. Webster, Member of Congress Webster, Mr. Wises, Member of Congress from Virginia |
Collection |
Breckinridge Collection |
Imagefile |
005\196951202.JPG |
Number of images |
4 |
Object Name |
Letter |
Object ID |
1969.51.202 |
Extent of Description |
1- 4 pages, size 8" x 9 3/4" |