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Wise, Henry A. (Henry Alexander), 1806-1876

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1806 - 1876

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Virginia state officials autograph collection

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233294344]
Identifier: Vault MSS 695
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and printed legal documents signed by governors and lieutenant governors of Virginia. Included are two depositions by Benjamin Harrison regarding land suits; an appointment of a county sheriff signed by James Pleasants; appointments of six Justices of the Peace by Joseph Johnson, three by John Letcher, four by Henry Wise, and three by Francis Pierpont; and an appointment of county surveyor Joshua Pretlow.

Dates: 1784-1865
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections

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