Letter, John Marshall to General Henry Lee, 1796
- Containers:
- Box 28, Folder 1796.07.18
- Creator:
- Marshall, John, 1755-1835 and Lee, Henry, 1756-1818
- Extent:
- 3 pages
- Scope and content:
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Autograph letter signed with address panel. Richmond. Marshall writes to Lee about the sale of property and slaves and the suicide of lawyer Alexander Campbell, who was due to appear in Philadelphia for the Hunter v. Fairfax case. Marshall suggests going to Mount Vernon on Tuesday, where President George Washington was at home visiting.
- Language:
- English.
- Subjects:
- Slavery
Correspondence - Names:
- Marshall, John, 1755-1835
Lee, Henry, 1756-1818
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon3600 Mount Vernon Memorial HighwayMount Vernon, VA 22121
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Reference servicesEmail: fws@mountvernon.orgPhone: (703) 780-3600
- Parent restrictions:
- This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.