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Woodward, P. H. (Patrick Henry), 1833-1917. Correspondence, 1865-1874.

Title: Correspondence, 1865-1874.

Letters written to special agent in Atlanta and Augusta, Georgia and Hartford, Conn., from post office departments in the Northeastern United States dealing with the transportation of mail, the removal of postmasters from office and mail robbers.

ArchivalResource: 1 v. ; 28 cm.

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Woodward, P. H. (Patrick Henry), 1833-1917. Woodward family papers, 1778-1948.

Title: Woodward family papers, 1778-1948.

A collection of papers for several generations of the Woodward family. Includes genealogical research conducted by Dr. Ashbel Woodward. The collection comprises a variety of material. Correspondence in the collection was sent to Ashbel Woodward, P.H. Woodward, and Charles G. Woodward. There are writings by Samuel B. Woodward, letters acknowledging receipt of P.H. Woodward's book about Hartford Bank, land ownership certificates from Wisconsin, a biographical sketch of J.M. Allen, autographs from P.H. Woodward's Yale classmates, writings most likely from P.H.'s time at Yale, and lithographs of 1854 and 1855 Yale graduates. A few of the pieces may have been collected by the family, including a Civil war muster roll from Virginia, an American Revolution muster roll from Massachusetts, two monthly reports from Fort Griswold, Hartford highway district and other account books kept by Andrew Kingsbury, and tax collection notices signed by Andrew Kingsbury. Other family papers include information regarding Emeline Bicknell's estate, Ashbel Woodward's biography of General Nathaniel Lyon, and papers from P.H. Woodward's time with the United States Post Office. P.H. Woodward worked for the United States Post Office in more than one capacity, though most of his papers and writings date to his time as a Special Agent, investigating fraud on the Star Routes. Several wills may be found as well. Correspondence with several members of the Knowlton family resulted in a memoir of Colonel Thomas Knowlton. Business papers are from the Connecticut General Life Insurance Company, where both P.H. and Charles G. Woodward were employed. Finally, personal papers consist of items such as marriage announcements and calling cards. Photographs in the collection are mostly unidentified. The material that has been processed is arranged partially by subject and partially in chronological order. The items in chronological order relate to a variety of P.H. Woodward's responsibilities and associations. These include the Hartford Board of Trade, his involvement with the Post Office, and his class at Yale. Later correspondence reveals a friendship between Elizabeth H. Colt and P.H. Woodward. P.H. Woodward was also a trustee under the will of William Healy.

ArchivalResource: 6.5 linear feet (13 boxes).

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Woodward, P. H. (Patrick Henry), 1833-1917. Patrick Woodward diary, 1870-1885.

Title: Patrick Woodward diary, 1870-1885.

Diary kept by Patrick Woodward, a Connecticut native. Most of the diary reflects his work as an attorney, beginning with his work in Atlanta, Georgia, in the 1870s. Woodward also worked on the reconstruction of the railway mail service in the south and as a postal investigator.

ArchivalResource: 1 volume.

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Woodward, Ashbel, 1805-1885. Ashbel and P.H. Woodward collection, 1698-1862.

Title: Ashbel and P.H. Woodward collection, 1698-1862.

Collection of early New England documents and letters written and signed by famous individuals. Many early documents are related to John Robinson of Duxbury, Massachusetts including his will and burial record, and his estate settlement carried out by sons John and Ichabod of Lebanon, Connecticut . Also the appointment and bond of Isaiah Tiffany of Norwich, Connecticut. Other signatories include Israel Putnam, Cotton Mather, Baron deKalb, William Ledyard, Alexander Hamilton, Henry Dearborn, William Eustis, Jefferson Davis and O.H. Perry.

ArchivalResource: 34 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/166907768 View

Woodward family. Woodward family papers, 1740-1947.

Title: Woodward family papers, 1740-1947.

Primarily correspondence, legal papers and financial records of several generations of a Franklin, Connecticut family, namely Ashbel, Emeline, Patrick, Mary, Richard and Charles Woodward and Mary and Charles Smith. Includes correspondence of A.S. WInchester of Smith Winchester & Co. Also includes genealogical information on the Woodward's and other families, history notes, and a collection of historical documents relating to Jacob Kingsbury and Dr. Doddridge among others.

ArchivalResource: 0.75 linear feet (1 1/2 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/123895237 View