Memoir of William Madison Peyton, of Roanoke - John Lewis Peyton - Bog

This memoir, published in 1887, tells the story of William Madison Peyton, a prominent Virginia politician and lawyer who played a significant role in the debates over secession and slavery in the lead-up to the Civil War. Written by John Lewis Peyton, William's son, and Orlando Brown, a fellow lawyer and friend of the family, the book provides valuable insights into the political and social climate of antebellum Virginia.
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