William A. Burwell papers, 1804-1813.
- 20 items. 1 microfilm reel.
Open to research.
Letters (1808-1813) of Burwell to his wife, Letitia McCrury Burwell, and to Maj. William Dickerson pertaining to trade and foreign relations with Great Britain and France, the election of 1812, social life in Washington, D.C., congressional debates, and the War of 1812. Persons mentioned include Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte, Henry Clay, and Josiah Quincy. Also includes a memoir (1804-1810, 46 pages) of Burwell's service as secretary to President Thomas Jefferson and as a member of Congress.
Microfilm produced from originals in the Manuscript Division. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress Photoduplication Service, 1977.
U.S. representative from Virginia and presidential secretary.
Collection material in English.
Forms part of: Miscellaneous Manuscripts collection.
United States. Congress --Debates. United States. Congress --Elections, 1812.
Presidents--Election--United States--1812.
France--Commerce--History--19th century. France--Commerce--United States. Great Britain--Commerce--History--19th century. Great Britain--Commerce--United States. United States--Commerce--History--19th century. United States--Commerce--France. United States--Commerce--Great Britain. United States--Foreign relations--France. United States--Foreign relations--Great Britain. United States--History--War of 1812. United States--Politics and government--1801-1815. Virginia--Politics and government--1775-1865. Washington (D.C.)--Social life and customs.
Representatives, U.S. Congress--Virginia. Secretaries, Presidential.