The Mason’s Silver Bowl and Virginian Religion
November 5, 2020
Lauren F. Winner— In 1773, shortly after his wife, Ann, died, George Mason IV wrote his will. There he confirmed his son’s ownership of ‘‘a large silver Bowl given him… READ MORE
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