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Gideon Welles papers

Title
Gideon Welles papers, 1825-1878, bulk (1840-1864).
Author
Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878.
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Additional Authors
  • Church, William Conant, 1836-1917.
  • Ingersoll, Charles, 1805-1882.
  • Mason, George D.
  • Niles, John M. (John Milton), 1787-1856.
  • Seward, William H. (William Henry), 1801-1872.
Description
  • 1.75 linear feet (7 boxes).
  • 4 microfilm reels.
Summary
Collection consists of correspondence, official papers and writings of Welles.
Subject
  • Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878
  • Democratic Party (U.S.)
  • National Republican Party (U.S.)
  • United States. Navy > History > Civil War, 1861-1865
  • Armored vessels
  • Slavery > United States
  • Political parties > United States
  • Connecticut > Politics and government > 1861-1865
  • United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865
  • United States > Politics and government > 1849-1877
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
  • Microfilm must be used in lieu of originals.
Additional Formats (note)
  • available on microfilm;
Biography (note)
  • Gideon Welles (1802-1878) was an American politician and editor.
Processing Action (note)
  • Cataloged
Call Number
MssCol 3275
OCLC
NYPW94-A400
Author
Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878.
Title
Gideon Welles papers, 1825-1878, bulk (1840-1864).
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Access
Microfilm must be used in lieu of originals.
Additional Formats
Entire collection available on microfilm; New York Public Library; *ZL-442
Biography
Gideon Welles (1802-1878) was an American politician and editor. He served as Secretary of the Navy from 1861 to 1869 under Presidents Lincoln and Johnson after having political positions in Connecticut as a member of the Democratic Party. He left the party over the slavery question and became a Republican supporter. He edited and wrote political commentary for several newspapers in Connecticut.
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Occupation
Editors.
Politicians.
Added Author
Church, William Conant, 1836-1917.
Ingersoll, Charles, 1805-1882.
Mason, George D.
Niles, John M. (John Milton), 1787-1856.
Seward, William H. (William Henry), 1801-1872.
Research Call Number
MssCol 3275
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