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John C. & Jessie Benton Frémont papers
- Title
- John C. & Jessie Benton Frémont papers, 1850-1887.
- Author
- Frémont, John Charles, 1813-1890.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Mixed material | Request in advance | MssCol 4391 | Schwarzman Building - Manuscripts & Archives Room 328 |
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- Description
- .1 linear foot (1 folder)
- Summary
- 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.
- Subjects
- Access (note)
- Apply to Manuscripts and Archives Division for access at http://www.nypl.org/mssref.
- Provenance (note)
- Some material was originally received as part of the Ford collection.
- Call Number
- MssCol 4391
- OCLC
- 854680727
- Author
- Frémont, John Charles, 1813-1890.
- Title
- John C. & Jessie Benton Frémont papers, 1850-1887.
- Restricted Access
- Apply to Manuscripts and Archives Division for access at http://www.nypl.org/mssref.
- Provenance
- Some material was originally received as part of the Ford collection.
- Occupation
- Explorers.Statesmen.
- Added Author
- Frémont, Jessie Benton, 1824-1902.Frémont, Lily, 1842-1919.
- Research Call Number
- MssCol 4391