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Mid-Atlantic Early Manuscripts collection

Call Number

1974.002

Date

1648-1867, inclusive

Creator

Ross, John, 1790-1866
George, King of Great Britain, III
Beecher, Lyman
Toussaint Louverture, 1743-1803
Graham, George, 1772-1830
Franklin, William, 1731-1813

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet in 21 folders in one half of a manuscript box.

Language of Materials

Materials are primarily in English, with some additional materials in Dutch and French.

Abstract

This collection contains correspondence, deeds, indentures, wills, land conveyances, genealogies, and printed materials from the 17th through 19th centuries. The majority of the collection relates to New York and the surrounding states, but some items are from New England or the Mid-Atlantic region. Materials are in English, French, and Dutch. Subjects of note include Native American relations and slavery.

Arrangement

Materials are grouped by subject.

Scope and Contents

This collection contains correspondence, deeds, indentures, wills, land conveyance documents, and printed materials authored by or pertaining to various figures from colonial and early national Long Island, New England, District of Columbia, Tennessee, and Europe. Many documents originate from prominent individuals, such as Lyman Beecher, King George III, John Paul Jones, Robert R. Livingston, William Penn, John Ross, Benjamin Rush, and Noah Webster. Items relate to early colonial and American conflicts, the Louisiana Purchase, slavery, and Native American affairs, particularly those involving the Cherokee Nation. Also included is a letter from General Toussaint Louverture, accompanied by a portrait image.

Conditions Governing Access

Open to researchers without restriction.

Conditions Governing Use

All materials are in the public domain. While many items at the Center for Brooklyn History are unrestricted, we do not own reproduction rights to all materials. Be aware of the several kinds of rights that might apply: copyright, licensing and trademarks. The researcher assumes all responsibility for copyright questions.

Preferred Citation

Identification of Item, date (if known); Mid-Atlantic Early Manuscripts collection, 1974.002, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Portions of this collection were the gift of Sylvester Dering, 1890. The source and date of acquisition for the remaining items in the collection are unknown. This collection was likely assembled by BHS staff from multiple donations at an unknown date. The collection was formally accessioned in 1974.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

If digital surrogates exist, they should be used in place of the originals whenever possible.

Other Finding Aids

Paper finding aid created by Jonathan W. Montgomery in 2005 can be found with the collection.

Collection processed by

Jonathan W. Montgomery

About this Guide

This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2023-08-21 11:16:39 +0000.
Using Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language: Description is written in: English, Latin script.

Processing Information

Materials have been housed in acid free folders. Folder titles have been supplied by the archivist. The collection was re-named in 2018 to better reflect the contents.

Repository

Brooklyn Historical Society
Center for Brooklyn History
128 Pierrepont Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201