Henry W. Edwards letters

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{"value"=>"4360", "type"=>"local_mss"}

origination

{"value"=>"Edwards, Henry W., 1779-1847", "type"=>"persname"}

unittitle

{"value"=>"Henry W. Edwards letters"}

unitdate

{"value"=>"1806-1837", "type"=>"inclusive", "normal"=>"1806/1837"}

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{"value"=>"MssCol 4360", "type"=>"local_call", "supress_display"=>true}

abstract

{"value"=>"Henry W. Edwards (1779-1847) was a United States Representative and Senator from Connecticut, and later Governor of Connecticut. The papers consist largely of letters from Edwards to Jedidiah Huntington and Thomas U. Cushing during their service as collectors of customs at New London, Connecticut, pertaining to official matters. Also present are letters to his brother, Ogden Edwards, frequently discussing political issues, such possible presidential candidates; and several letters pertaining to gubernatorial business"}

custodhist

{"value"=>"<p>These letters were originally received as part of the Ford collection.</p>"}

date_inclusive_start

1806

date_inclusive_end

1837

keydate

1806

prefercite

{"value"=>"Henry W. Edwards letters, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library"}

extent_statement

.1 linear feet (1 folder)

date_start

1806

date_end

1837

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