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Turner, Justin G. Letters to Marion Balderston

Description

Correspondence between Justin G. Turner and Marion Balderston re: Betsy and John Ross' marriage bond, and other documents pertaining to Betsy Ross. Also included letters to Marion Balderston from Roger H. McDonogh (New Jersey Historical Archives), Emma V. Duffield of Gloucester Historical Society (New Jersey); Edith C. Clapp, and others. A.L.S.

Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date
1956
Call number
mssHM 41760 (1-39)
Creator
Canby, William J(Opens in new tab)
Additional description
There is also correspondence relating to George Canby and his research, and genealogical data on Canby, Ross, and Claypoole families.
Provenance
Gift of Marion Balderston, 1974-1975.
Restrictions
Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.
Rights
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining permission rests with the researcher.
Associated people
Canby, George, (1829-1907.)
Canby, Isaiah, (active 1797-1802.)
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