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Thomas Poppleton papers
- Title
- Thomas Poppleton papers, 1812-1813.
- Author
- Poppleton, Thomas H.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 4582 | Schwarzman Building - Manuscripts & Archives Room 328 |
Details
- Additional Authors
- Bleecker, Anthony, 1770-1827.
- Description
- .1 linear foot (1 folder)
- Summary
- A small quantity of papers belonging to Thomas Poppleton, a surveyor from Baltimore, including a journal kept while Poppleton was employed as commissioner to prepare a plan for draining the Collect Pond and Lispenard Meadows near Canal Street. The journal also mentions meetings with Robert Fulton , Anthony Bleecker, and Eli Whitney. Collection also contains letters to Popple from Bleecker, receipts for services and supplies; and a copy of the act appointing him as commissioner.
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Diaries.
- Receipts (financial records)
- Access (note)
- Apply to Manuscripts and Archives Division for access at http://www.nypl.org/mssref.
- Call Number
- MssCol 4582
- OCLC
- 867640831
- Author
- Poppleton, Thomas H.
- Title
- Thomas Poppleton papers, 1812-1813.
- Restricted Access
- Apply to Manuscripts and Archives Division for access at http://www.nypl.org/mssref.
- Occupation
- Surveyors United States 19th century.
- Added Author
- Bleecker, Anthony, 1770-1827.
- Research Call Number
- MssCol 4582