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...first gentleman" of The First Gentleman of America is not Menendez but Nemattanon, Virginia Indian chief. Nemattanon learned the ways of the Spanish hidalgos, but returned to Virginia to protect his tribe from plundering, torture and slavery which the Spanish high-mindedly practiced. Despite their irreconcilable views, there was a grudging affection and respect between Menendez and Nemattanon, and they managed with some effort to avoid killing each other...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Mr. Cabell Goes South | 2/16/1942 | See Source »

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