George Rust papers, 1808-1879

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Summary

Creator:
Rust, George, 1788-1857
Abstract:
Businessman, militia officer, and Virginia state legislator, of Baltimore, Maryland, and Leesburg, Virginia. Collection houses correspondence and other papers of George Rust and of his family, relating to Rust's legislative career, his work on behalf of the Jacksonian Democrats, his investment activities in Maryland and Virginia banks and mercantile firms, and his association with the Virginia militia. Includes letters from members of the family in other sections of the United States.
Extent:
3.5 Linear Feet
Approx. 3,343 Items
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
RL.01123

Background

Scope and content:

Correspondence and other papers of Rust and of his family, relating to Rust's legislative career, his work on behalf of the Jacksonian Democrats, his investment activities in Maryland and Virginia banks and mercantile firms, and his association with the Virginia militia. Includes letters from members of the family in other sections of the U.S.

Acquisition information:
The George Rust papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in 1957.
Processing information:

Processed by Rubenstein Library staff

Encoded by Willeke Sandler, March 2012

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[Identification of item], George Rust papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.