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Robert Taylor Preston (1809-80)

Papers, 1849-1871, n.d., 0.2 cu. ft., Ms92-003


Contents List:

Folder 1, 1829-49:

  • 1829, November 3--appointment of Preston to rank of Captain in the 5th Militia of the Commonwealth, signed by William B. Giles, Governor.
  • 1837, May 26--appointment of Preston to rank of Lieutenant Colonel in Virginia Militia, signed by David Campbell, Governor.
  • 1840, May 25--appointment to rank of Colonel in the Virginia Militia, signed by John M. Patton, Lieutenant Governor. View image.
  • 1849, March 5--invitation to Miss Virginia T. Preston to the Grand Inauguration Ball of Zachary Taylor (U.S. President) and Millard Filmore (Vice-President). View image.

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