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Weldon N. (Weldon Nathaniel) Edwards

“President, N.C. Secession Convention, 1861-1862; Congressman, 1816-1827; legislator. His grave is three miles north.”

State historical marker: E-100: Weldon Edwards 1788-1873

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Correspondence of David Paton, superintendent of construction and architect of the State Capitol in Raleigh, N.C.

Town, Ithiel, 1784-1844. · 1820

Correspondence of David Paton, superintendent of construction and architect of the State Capitol in Raleigh. Correspondence includes letters from architect Ithiel Town about the commissioners for rebuilding the State Ca…

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