A Guide to the Letter to Henry Tazewell, 1797 March 6
A Collection in the
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation`s
John D.
Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Manuscript Number MS 1958.8
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Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to research.
Use Restrictions
There are no restrictions.
Preferred Citation
Letter to Henry Tazewell, MS 1958.8, Manuscript #MS 1958.8, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
Acquisition Information
Gift, 1958
Biographical/Historical Information
Thomas Newton, Jr. (November 21, 1768 - August 5, 1847) was an American politician. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia. Newton was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1796 to 1799. He served as a Democratic-Republican in the United States House of Representatives from March 4, 1801 to March 9, 1830.
Scope and Content
Informs Tazewell that Norfolk's defenses {against the French} are poor. Blames Congress for not anticipating an emergency. Hopes the situation in the area will improve.
Arrangement
1 item.
Index Terms
- Newton, Thomas, 1768-1847
- Tazewell, Henry, 1753-1799
- Norfolk (Va.) History - 18th century
- United States - History - 1797-1801
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Significant Places Associated With the Collection
- Norfolk (Va.) History - 18th century
- United States - History - 1797-1801