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Darnley family correspondence
1843-1884

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Creator: Darnley family
Call number: MssCol 729
Physical description: .1 linear feet (1 folder)
Preferred Citation: Darnley family correspondence, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library
Repository: Manuscripts and Archives Division
Access to materials: Advance notice required. Request access to this collection.

Collection consists of letters, 1857-1863, written by William Darnley, a carpenter, to his wife and family in England while he was working in New York City and Canada. Also, letters from other family members, 1843-1844 and 1884.

Administrative information

Source of acquisition

Purchase, Darnley, Edgar, 1965

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Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018-2788
Brooke Russell Astor Reading Room, Third Floor, Room 328

Access to materials

Advance notice required.

Alternative form available

Entire collection available on microfilm; New York Public Library

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Darnley family correspondence 1843-1884