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Avery family. Avery family papers, 1780-1920.

Title: Avery family papers, 1780-1920.

A collection of Avery family papers, primarily the papers of Samuel Putnam Avery Jr., a New York native who later moved to Hartford. Among the earlier papers is a document signed by John Avery appointing Elbridge Gerry as a delegate to Congress from Massachusetts. Samuel Avery Sr. is represented with receipts. His son's papers begin with an Internal Revenue License to be a wholesale dealer in New York, several items relating to his position as a representative of the United States at the Universal Exposition in Paris (1867). Samuel Avery Jr. was an expert on fine art, and was in charge of the paintings that went to the Exposition. His passport and correspondence round out this portion of the collection. Benjamin Avery, Samuel Jr's uncle, wrote to him from his post as United States Minister to China. A memoriam to Benjamin is included, as well. Other papers relate to Samuel's involvement with art, and other cultural institutions, in New York. He was invited to participate on the American Committee of the Statue of Liberty, The Art Commission for the City of New York, and was made an honorary member of the Association of the Alumni of Columbia College.

ArchivalResource: 1 folder.

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Smith, Nathan, 1702-1784. Deed of sale of land in Groton from Christopher Avery to Nathan Smith, 1732 June 02.

Title: Deed of sale of land in Groton from Christopher Avery to Nathan Smith, 1732 June 02.

Deed, witnessed by James Morgan and Benjamin Avery, attested to by James Morgan, and entered by Christopher Avery. Land adjoins Ens. William Morgan, Justin Smith, and the Great Brook.

ArchivalResource: 1 item ; 12 x 7.5 in.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/71128813 View

Ralston, William Chapman, 1826-1875. Correspondence, ca. 1870-1890.

Title: Correspondence, ca. 1870-1890.

Letters primarily to Ralston, dealing with William W. Cargill of the Oriental Bank Corporation of London and Charles de Long, U.S. Envoy and Minister to Japan. Also included are letters asking for money or a position, thank you letters, letters of introduction, letters containing information on his Belmont home and stables, monetary matters, the Bank of California, mines, San Francisco industries, economic matters and conditions, and construction. The letters also show Ralston's influence in relation to both national and state legislation.

ArchivalResource: 5 linear ft.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122639542 View