Manuscripts
1870-1946
- Description
- Papers and correspondence of George J. Abbot and the related families of Emery, Gilman, Nicholas, and Throop families.
- Production date
- 1780-1946.
- Call number
- mssAT
- Additional description
- Included are family photographs, a volume of printer's proofs, and newspaper clippings relating to Daniel Webster. Correspondence between Abbot and Hale covers a wide range of current events, including discussion of Daniel Webster and John Taylor Gilman (1753-1828). Also present is Franklin Pierce autograph letter signed to Samuel F. Abbot, 1856 April 14 (1 page).
- Provenance
- Purchased from J.I. Fraser, 1959.
- One letter and two photographs gift of John D. Seelye, 1963.
