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Thomson Mason Papers (MS135)

Creator

Mason, Thomson Francis, 1785-1838

Abstract Or Scope

This collection contains numerous documents, either personal or business, of Thomson Mason. All correspondence is Mason's unless otherwise indicated. Other documents found are legal ones dealing with all phases of Mason's practice, both in and out of Virginia. Several items are from his period as Mayor of Alexandria and President of Middle Turnpike Corporation. Early documents deal with the buying and selling of slaves.

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Collection Context

1. Alexandria Library