George M. Conarroe autograph collection

This collection includes letters and documents of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and of members of Congress, 1758-18ll; of generals and prominent civilians of the Revolutionary period, 1770-1820; of signers of the Constitution, senators, congressmen, governors of states, 1754-1853; o...

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Main Author: Conarroe, George M. (George Mecum) d. 1896 (Creator)
Collection:George M. Conarroe Autograph Collection
Collection Number:0146
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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Physical Description: 5.0 Linear feet 13 boxes, 1 flat file
Summary: This collection includes letters and documents of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and of members of Congress, 1758-18ll; of generals and prominent civilians of the Revolutionary period, 1770-1820; of signers of the Constitution, senators, congressmen, governors of states, 1754-1853; of presidents, vice-presidents, and cabinet officers, 1777-1882; letters from authors, 1778-1869; foreign generals and statesmen connected with the Revolution, scientists, physicians, and philanthropists, 1759-1873; English and American lawyers, 1676-1854; American lawyers and judges, 1753-1859; officers in the American navy; clergymen, 1779-1871; other celebrities, 1643-1870. There are about 200 portraits, 1836; and a few papers of Robert Morris, Thomas McKean, and George Read, 1757-1788. Alphabetically arranged.