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Preferred Citation

Preferred citation: Edward Graham Correspondence, WLU Coll. 0031, Special Collections, Leyburn Library, Washington and Lee University, Leyburn, VA.

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Processing Information

Blue sheet prepared by Betty Kondayan (10/14/2002)

Biographical / Historical

Edward Graham was professor (1813) at Washington College, he also presided over the college library, 1813-1839; his brother was William Graham, a steward and tutor during the later years of Liberty Hall Academy.

Scope and Contents

Letter [183-] from 'a citizen' [Edward Graham] extolling the military worth of students. In addition, a document, dated July 5, 1822, which is signed by John Quincy Adams, stipulating what government documents Washington College will receive.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• College Students
• Correspondence
• Government publications
• Washington College (Lexington, Va.)