John Jay II Papers, 1834-1911
6.3 Linear FeetHamilton family papers, 1768-1930
1.5 linear feetCorrespondence, manuscripts, memoranda, receipts, certificates, financial and legal documents, envelopes, clippings, pamphlets, and other printed materials dealing with social and family relationships, the sons' education, professions, and military careers, the Mexican-American War and the Civil War, real estate and financial matters, and with the deaths and bequests of various family members. Among the cataloged correspondents are: Alexander Hamilton, John Church Hamilton, Gen. Schuyler Hamilton, Ralph Isaacs Ingersoll, Charles Augustus Peabody, Gen. J. Fred Pierson, Gen. Winfield Scott, Martin Van Buren, and a manuscript by George Washington.
Charles T. Cotton papers, 1850-1877
0.5 linear feetCotton's 15 nonconsecutive manuscript pocket diaries for the period from 1850 to 1877. The diaries outline his life and travels. The entries for the Civil War years are especially interesting. He often describes the capital's fear of enemy invasion, recent nearby incursions, troop movements, and the general preoccupation with all aspects of the war. He called on President Lincoln, attended his second inauguration, and notes the passage of the Emancipation Proclamation. He describes the capital's joyous mood at the fall of Richmond and the gloom over the assassination of Lincoln. He attended the military court to see the conspirators. Later volumes talk about Pension Bureau affairs and his health and that of his family.
Barnard Family Papers, 1807-1969, bulk 1850-1911
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- Abbe, Cleveland, 1838-19161
- Ackermann, A. S. E (Alfred Seabold Eli), 1867-19511
- Alden, John B (John Berry), 1847-19241
- Alger, Abby Langdon1
- Allen, Emma S (Emma Sarah), 1859-1
- Ames, Joseph Sweetman, 1864-19431
- Badger, Henry C (Henry Clay), 1832-18941
- Bainbridge, William F (William Folwell), 1843-1
- Baker, Franklin T (Franklin Thomas), 1864-19491
- United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865✖[remove]5
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- Natchez (Miss.)1
- New Hampshire1
- New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century1
- New York (State) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century1
- Niagara Falls (N.Y. and Ont.)1
- Saint Paul Metropolitan Area (Minn.)1
- Sheffield (Mass. : Town)1
- Washington (D.C.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-18651