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The diary of Barton Griffith, Covington, Indiana : 1832-1834
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Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
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Manuscripts
Six diaries of Albert Raymond Barton of Rome, New York for the period from January 1, 1862 to December 31, 1870. The detailed, regular entries describe the social, political, and religious scene in Oneida and Schuyler Counties; Barton's trips to Vermont, Massachusetts, and New York City; his work and apprenticeship to local physicians; medical studies and practice; involvement in various religious and political societies, and his active participation in Republican electoral politics, including Abraham Lincoln's re-election in 1864 and Ulysses S. Grant's presidential campaign of 1868. Barton also recounts local and national news and rumors of the progress of the war, the Emancipation Proclamation, the "Copperheads," the draft and the New York draft riots, the New York State elections of 1863 and 1865, Lincoln's assassination, and the politics of Reconstruction.
mssHM 83822-83827
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The collection consists of correspondence between members of the extended Barton family, almost half of which was written between 1863 and 1864, and some pieces of ephemera. Topics addressed within the correspondence include the Civil War and wartime medical conditions, Clara's humanitarian efforts and the Barton family's affairs. One of the letters mentions Abraham Lincoln, Stephan A. Douglas and the 1860 presidential election. Correspondents include Clara Barton, her brother, Stephen Barton, and his wife, Elizabeth Rich Barton; their son, Samuel Rich Barton, and his wife, Amelia Barton; and other relatives of the Barton family including Stephen Emery Barton, Leander T. Poor, Bernard Barton Vassall and Irving S. Vassall Barton.
mssBarton
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Manuscripts
The collection consists of correspondence between members of the extended Barton family, almost half of which was written between 1863 and 1864, and some pieces of ephemera. Topics addressed within the correspondence include the Civil War and wartime medical conditions, Clara's humanitarian efforts and the Barton family's affairs. One of the letters mentions Abraham Lincoln, Stephan A. Douglas and the 1860 presidential election. Correspondents include Clara Barton, her brother, Stephen Barton, and his wife, Elizabeth Rich Barton; their son, Samuel Rich Barton, and his wife, Amelia Barton; and other relatives of the Barton family including Stephen Emery Barton, Leander T. Poor, Bernard Barton Vassall and Irving S. Vassall Barton.
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The journal that Evans kept during his travels to Fort Stanwix and Fort McIntosh. There are also some miscellaneous accounts, promissory notes, etc., dated April and May 1785.
mssHM 608
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A collection of 574 items from 1825 to 1890, which consists of the correspondence of Thomas Lyon Hamer, his political speeches and notes, and some papers relating to the Mexican War; Hamer's presentation sword and an oil portrait of him are included in the collection. The correspondence includes 240 letters by Hamer to his first wife Lydia Bruce Higgins Hamer (-1845), and family and friends, chiefly during his congressional service. The letters discuss family matters and Hamer's professional life and political career. There are also approximately 200 letters addressed to Hamer from his friends and colleagues, discussing his legal practice and business affairs, political views, and state and national politics. Correspondents include Lewis Cass, Thomas Corwin, James Hall, Robert Lucas, John McLean, Wilson Shannon, and others. Also included is Hamer's letter to President Andrew Jackson (February 17, 1837) discussing the United States Exploring Expedition of 1838 to 1842. Materials created by US presidents in this collection include James Buchanan autograph letter signed to Thomas Lyon Hamer, 1842 Janaury 20; Andrew Jackson autograph note signed to Thomas Lyon Hamer, 1837 January 11; James K. Polk autograph letter signed to Thomas Madison Hamer, 1847 May 14; James K. Polk appointment of Thomas Lyon Hamer as Brigadier General, 1846 July 2 (contemporary copy); Martin Van Buren invitation to Thomas Lyon Hamer, approximately 1834 January.
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