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Bushnell, David, b. 1740. David Bushnell papers, 1783-1956 (inclusive).

Title: David Bushnell papers, 1783-1956 (inclusive).

Miscellanious papers by and about Bushnell. Only two items are in his hand: a letter(1787) claiming land due him as a result of his service in the American Revolution, and a description of a model for a sailing torpedo [1824?]. Papers on his inventions include a letter by Ezra Lee (1815) with an account of Bushnell's submarine and Lee's operation of it in August, 1787 in New York harbor. Also three letters by Joel Abbot (1825)to Bushnell (then known as David Bush) on his attempts to promote Bushnell's naval warning device. Correspondence (1826-1827) between his executor and his heirs, Ezra and Nehemiah Bushnell of Saybrook, Connecticut, includes a final accounting of Bushnell's estate. In the later papers (1881-1956) are four letters to Anson Phelps Stokes with biographical information on Bushnell and publications on his submarine.

ArchivalResource: .25 linear ft. (1 box)

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Humphreys, David, 1752-1818. Humphreys-Marvin-Olmstead collection, 1776-1867 (inclusive).

Title: Humphreys-Marvin-Olmstead collection, 1776-1867 (inclusive).

A collection of unrelated papers, linked by the family connections of the major figures. The papers of David Humphreys, a diplomat in the service of the United States, document his activities in Spain, 1789-1808. Also included are personal papers including correspondence with David Bushnell and Ezra Lee about submarines and with James Madison on politics, and some family correspondence. The papers of George William Erving, who was chargʹe d'affaires in Madrid (1804-1809) during Humphreys' tenure, complement the Humphreys diplomatic papers. The Marvin and Lemuel Gregory Olmstead (also Olmsted) families are represented by correspondence concerning life in New York and Connecticut in the 19th century. Of particular interest is a series of some sixty letters from Sarah Lucy Olmstead to her father describing her life in Erie, Pennsylvania from 1860-1865. Also in this part of the collection is a family photograph album and a journal kept by Lemuel Gregory Olmstead of his travels in New York State during 1830. The Dwight family manuscripts contain both family correspondence and two journals kept by Timothy Dwight of his travels in New England ca. 1796. John Trumbull's correspondence with John Adams, Aaron Burr and others discusses politics, Yale College, and various scholarly matters. Also present is his sketch of the life of Governor Jonathan Trumbull. In addition there is a brief autobiography by Christopher Cary, the draft of a poem by Joel Barlow, and letters from Henry Clay, De Witt Clinton and Samuel Ryan, the latter giving an account of a naval engagement during the War of 1812.

ArchivalResource: 3 linear ft. (8 boxes, 1 folio)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702204486 View

CHS Collection of David Bushnell research, undated.

Title: CHS Collection of David Bushnell research, undated.

A collection of research relating to David Bushnell and his submarine.

ArchivalResource: 1 folder.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/776209179 View

Murray, John de Marmon. Old Lyme, Conn., monographs collection, 1761-1981.

Title: Old Lyme, Conn., monographs collection, 1761-1981.

Materials chiefly relating to the history of Old Lyme, Conn.

ArchivalResource: 1 box.

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