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David Thomas letter to his cousin
Title:
David Thomas letter to his cousin
Description:
Thomas discusses politics. He mentions the "Snyderites, which may refer to supporters of Pennsylvania politician Simon Snyder. He also references McKean's administration, which he says has committed some very tyrannical Acts, and may refer to the governor of Pennsylvania at the time, Thomas McKean. He adds that he does not consider the Federalists and the Quidites" (likely the Tertium Quids) "cool patriots, unblinded by party spirit, but he expresses support and admiration for J. R., possibly referring to the Tertium Quid politician John Randolph.
Date:
1805-11-21
Collection:
Sharpless Family Papers, In Her Own Right, Haverford College
1833 May 25, to My dear Sister, Woodbourne
Title:
1833 May 25, Woodbourne
Date:
1833-05-25
Collection:
Cope Evans Family Papers
1811 February 3, Washington, to son
Title:
1811 February 3, to son
Description:
Letter authorizing the sale of the Brig Eliza to a man named Veacock. Thomas P. Cope writes to his son Henry from Washington (D.C.), where he has met President Madison, Secretary of the Treasury Albert Gallatin, and has observed Virginia Congressman John Randolph speak before Congress.
Date:
1811-02-03
Collection:
Cope Evans Family Papers