... associated with such a man of dignity. General Lee and other reasons are why I am proud to be in Virginia. To recall briefly Richmond's history prior to the Civil War: Captain John Smith first landed here in 1607 at the falls of the James River. The site was the scene of several unsuccessful attempts at settlement. Then Col. William Byrd founded the present ... of Richmond by having Major William Mayo lay the town out into lots and promoting a lottery to sell them off. Patrick Henry rang freedom's cry here in 1775 at Saint John's Episcopal Church, then the largest place of assembly that...

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