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Correspondence, 1790-1917

 Series
Identifier: M059.1

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Scope and Content:

Approximately 2500 letters from 1790 to 1917, most to or from William Pitt Fessenden. Much of the correspondence deals with family matters, Fessenden's career, or his sons' Civil War experiences. Also included are typescripts of his son Samuel's letters.

Dates

  • Creation: 1786-1982, undated
  • Creation: Majority of material found within 1823 - 1869

Creator

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Extent

3.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Arrangement:

Arranged chronologically.

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the George J. Mitchell Department of Special Collections & Archives, Bowdoin College Library, Brunswick, Maine 04011 Repository

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Brunswick Maine 04011 USA
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