- Creator
- Frémont, John Charles, 1813-1890
- Call number
- MssCol 4391
- Physical description
- .1 linear feet (1 folder)
- Preferred Citation
- John C. & Jessie Benton Frémont papers, Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library
- Repository
- Manuscripts and Archives Division
- Access to materials
- Request an in-person research appointment.
The papers consist primarily of letters from American military officer, explorer, and politician John C. Frémont to various parties relating to both professional and social matters, including the procurement of portraits of Fremont by Matthew Brady; purchases of property, and letters of introduction. Also present is documentation of a case brought against Fremont in London by William Gibbs and others for monies owed. Additionally, the papers contain letters from Fremont's wife, Jessie Benton Frémont, including one to an unnamed recipient in Washington vigorously defending her husband's reputation; letters from their daughter, Lily; autographs; and a circular letter from the First and Third Ward Republican Association
Administrative information
Custodial history
Some material was originally received as part of the Ford collection.
Key terms
Names
- Frémont, John Charles, 1813-1890
- Frémont, Jessie Benton, 1824-1902
- Frémont, John C. , 1813-1890
- Frémont, Lily, 1842-
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Occupations
Using the collection
Location
Manuscripts and Archives DivisionStephen A. Schwarzman Building
Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street, New York, NY 10018-2788
Brooke Russell Astor Reading Room, Third Floor, Room 328