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Webb family papers

Title
Webb family papers, 1773-1882.
Author
Webb, Samuel Blatchley, 1753-1807.

Details

Additional Authors
  • Monroe, James, 1758-1831.
  • Webb, J. Watson (James Watson), 1802-1884.
Description
  • .4 linear foot (1 box).
  • 1 microfilm reel.
Summary
Collection consists of correspondence and other papers of Samuel Blatchley Webb and his son, James Watson Webb.
Subjects
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Additional Formats (note)
  • available on microfilm;
Source (note)
  • Morgan, J. Pierpont
Biography (note)
  • Samuel Blatchley Webb (1753-1807) was a general with the American army during the Revolution and a founder of the Society of the Cincinnati.
Processing Action (note)
  • Cataloged
Call Number
MssCol 3252
OCLC
NYPW94-A419
Author
Webb, Samuel Blatchley, 1753-1807.
Title
Webb family papers, 1773-1882.
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Additional Formats
Letters from James Monroe, 1863-1864, available on microfilm; New York Public Library.
Biography
Samuel Blatchley Webb (1753-1807) was a general with the American army during the Revolution and a founder of the Society of the Cincinnati. His son, James Watson Webb (1802-1884) was a soldier, publisher and diplomat. For three decades he published the Morning Courier and New York Enquirer in New York City. In 1861 he sold his publishing interests to serve as U.S. minister to Brazil for eight years.
Occupation
Diplomats.
Publishers.
Soldiers.
Added Author
Monroe, James, 1758-1831.
Webb, J. Watson (James Watson), 1802-1884.
LCCN
ms 69000911
Research Call Number
MssCol 3252
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