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Guide to the Ebenezer Stevens Papers
1739-1822
MS 592
Descriptive Summary
| Creator:
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Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823 |
| Title: |
Ebenezer Stevens Papers |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
1739-1822 |
| Abstract:
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Ebenezer Stevens (1751-1823) served as a soldier and officer in the Continental Army
and the New York State Artillery Corps during the Revolutionary War. Post-war, Stevens
was an agent for the United States War Department as well as a successful merchant
in New York City. This collection documents his activities as a merchant both indepentently
and for the militia. Additionally, it documents Stevens' role as a commanding officer,
specifically during the fortification of New York City in the early 1800s.
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| Quantity: |
1.0 Linear feet (3 boxes) |
| Language of Materials Note:
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The Ebenezer Stevens Papers are primarily in English but contains several documents
in French and Spanish.
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| Mixed materials [Box]:
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3 |
| Mixed materials [Box]:
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2 |
| Mixed materials [Box]:
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1 |
| Call Phrase: |
MS 592 |
