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John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 1, Vol. 27, pp. 203-205. 31 May 1793. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 188-189 [dated as 3 May]. 25 Nov. 1794. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, p. 187. 14 May 1799. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 1, pp. 49-51. 19 December 1802. John Preston to Francis Preston. Series 2, Vol. 2, pp. 189-192. 3 March 1813. John Preston to Francis Preston. 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Subjects covered in the letters include politics; the War of 1812; a carriage; the College of William and Mary; duels; the building of a house; and Indians. 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Subjects covered in the letters include politics; the War of 1812; a carriage; the College of William and Mary; duels; the building of a house; and Indians. 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