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Machine-readable finding aid derived from MARC record, created by Rebecca Barnhart, 03/24/2008 Description is in English 2013-11-21 Converted to schema conforming EAD by dtd2schema.vh.xsl. A Guide to the Patrick Henry Letter, 1777 September 1 A Collection in the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation`sJohn D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library MS 1934.5

John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation 2008 Special Collections Staff John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Descriptive Summary John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Patrick Henry Letter1777 September 1 MS 1934.5 On site. 1 item. English Henry, Patrick Administrative Information Access Restrictions

Collection is open to research.

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Preferred Citation

Patrick Henry Letter, Manuscript #MS 1934.5, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.

Acquisition Information

Gift, 1934

Biographical Information

Patrick Henry (May 29, 1736 – June 6, 1799) was a prominent figure in the American Revolution, known and remembered for his "Give me Liberty, or give me Death!" speech. Along with Samuel Adams and Thomas Paine, he was one of the most influential (and radical) advocates of the American Revolution and republicanism, especially in his denunciations of corruption in government officials and his defense of historic rights.

Scope and Content

Governor Henry's letter concerns the most recent outbreak of fighting and Col. Preston's orders for his militia company to be in readiness. Approves of Col. {Evan} Shelby's plan of defense. Hopes an expedition into Ohio m ay be possible. Col. {William} Fleming will be directed to cooperate. Col. {James} South all will deliver powder and mine managers will deliver lead for shot, perhaps from Richmond.

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1 item.

Index Terms Persons: Fleming, William Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799 Shelby, Evan, 1719-1794 Southall, James, 1726-1801 Preston, William Corporate Names: United States. Army - Ordnance and ordnance stores Virginia. Militia - History - Revolution, 1775-1783 Subjects: Ordnance Geographical Names: Ohio - History - Revolution - 1775-1783 Richmond (Va.) - History - Revolution - 1775-1783 United States - History - Revolution - 1775-1783 - Campaigns United States - History - Revolution - 1775-1783 - Finance