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Nelson family papers

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS249f

Scope and Content

This collection consists of correspondence and papers of Major John Nelson and Major Thomas Nelson. Included is a document signed by George Washington accepting the resignation of Captain John Nelson; an invitation by Thomas Jefferson to "Major Nelson"; a letter from John Randolph of Virginia to Mrs. John Nelson; and other records relating to their military service during the Revolutionary War.

Dates

  • 1777-1862, undated

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. All requests to publish, quote, or reproduce must be submitted through the Kenan Research Center.

Extent

1 folder(s)

Language

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift, 1971

Title
Nelson family papers
Author
Paul Crater
Date
April 2014
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid is written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the Kenan Research Center at Atlanta History Center Repository

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