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Coles, Edward, 1786-1868

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dates 1786 - 1868
city Philadelphia
statePA
sex M
historical notes Judge Edward B. Coles was the governor of Illinois, served as private secretary to President James Madison (1809–1815), and collector of Colonial American art.
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1840-1850
1850-1860
1860-1870
websitehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Coles
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Swem Library Special Collections
College of William & Mary
Coles Papers, 1814-1857 see details...
University of Virginia Library
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
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University of Virginia Library
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
Meade family papers, 1770-1872 see details...
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University of Virginia Library
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
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