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James William Smith letters

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Description: The three James William Smith letters are addressed to his brother J. Edward Smith. The first letter, dated August 4, 1842, was written during his voyage to Hawaii on the brig "Sarah Abigail" and describes his journey thus far. The other letters are from 1845 and discuss the Hawaiian government and politics; a land scheme related to Peter Allen Brinsmade and Ladd & Co.; Koloa, Hawaii; fellow Christian missionaries on the island; King Kamehameha III; and Albert F. Judd. Also included is an albumen print of James William Smith dated 1873
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1842-1873.
Call number: mssHM 63640-63643
Creator: Smith, James William (1810-1887)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Gift of Mrs. Judd Potter, October 5, 1949.
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William Smith Benchley diary

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This diary from hotel keeper William Smith Benchley of Newport, New York, provides a detailed record of the many services he provided his patrons including food, drink, and accommodations for the patrons and their animals. The diary also includes local news; state and national politics; meetings and fundraising for the Democratic Party; hotel, railroad, and other local businesses; the local economy; and personal and family news. Also included is information on the early life and the move to California by William Benchley's oldest son Leonidas Brown Benchley, who later owned Helena Ranch and founded the Golden Belt Fruit Company in Fullerton, California.

mssHM 84538

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Sydney Smith letters

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A collection of family letters written by Sydney Smith to his father Robert Smith, his sister Maria Smith, and one letter to Rev. C. Dives. There is an additional letter from their brother Courtenay Smith to Robert Smith. The letters deal with family and financial matters, as well as social and current events.

mssHM 30411-30471

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Sydney Smith letters

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mssHM 30411-30471

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William H.N. Smith letter to Thomas A. Marsh

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Smith informs Marsh that he has finally reached San Francisco, California, after eight and a half months at sea, during which he had to change ships after the first one "was condemned." He also tells the sad tale of the drowning of a young man named "Frankey" during the voyage, and the devastating effect on Frankey's mother.

mssHM 19800

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James William Robertson diaries

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HM 81097 - Diary covering the naval career of J.W. Robertson's father (?), 1798-1817, 105 pages with some additional blank pages; signed and dated by Robertson, 1864. The writer describes his travels as well as meeting Lord Nelson, fighting the Turks and Napoleon's abdication.

mssHM 81097-81098

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Major General James Paterson orders to Adjutant General Roger Johnson

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Orders issued by Paterson to Adjutant General Roger Johnson at Halifax, N.S. directing him to order "His Majesty Armed Brig Arrogant to proceed to Fort Howe" to take "the provisions necessary for supplying the Garrisons of Fort Edward and Fort Cumberland."

mssHM 69941

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