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Seymour, Harvey, 1819-1828

Folder 17

 File — Folder: 17
Identifier: Folder 17

Scope and Contents

Six letters written by Alexander Thompson to his sister sister Arrabella Thompson Seymour and her husband Harvey Seymour. Thompson's letters describe his life on United States and Mexican navy ships, which took him to the Carribbean and Mediterranean Seas and the Gulf of Mexico. Harvey Seymour and Arrabella Seymour lived in Rhinebeck, N.Y., and a connection to the Seymour family of Litchfield has not been established. Two of the letters are originals and four are copies.

Dates

  • created: 1819-1828

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 4.17 Linear Feet

From the Collection: 10 Hollinger boxes other_unmapped

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository

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