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Additional authors

1. Ford, Emily Ellsworth (Fowler), 1826-1893
2. Ford, Gordon Lester, 1823-1891
3. United States. Bureau of Customs

Description

1. .1 linear foot (1 folder)

Summary

1. The papers consist of correspondence, circular letters, clippings, U.S. Customs accounts of distilled spirits, a sworn statement of Bowen's abolitionist beliefs, and other personal and professional papers belonging to Henry C. Bowen, a collector for the Internal Revenue Service. and founder of the Independent, an abolitionist magazine. Correspondence is predominantly outgoing and discusses both personal matters and professional issues relating to the Independent and his work for the Internal Revenue Service. Notable recipients include Gordon Lester Ford, and his wife, Emily Fowler Ford.

Subject

1. Bowen, Henry Chandler, 1813-1896
2. Abolitionists -- United States -- 19th century
3. Publishers and publishing -- New York (State) -- New York

Call number

1. MssCol 4064

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Author

1. Bowen, Henry Chandler, 1813-1896.

Title

1. Henry C. Bowen papers, 1860-1889.

Restricted access

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Occupation

1. Abolitionists.
2. Government employees.
3. Publishers.

Added author

1. Ford, Emily Ellsworth (Fowler), 1826-1893.
2. Ford, Gordon Lester, 1823-1891.
3. United States. Bureau of Customs.

Research call number

1. MssCol 4064