Bryant family papers 1809-1906 1824-1901

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Bryant family papers 1809-1906 1824-1901

Members of the Bryant family were descended from Peter Bryant (1767-1820) and Sarah Snell Bryant (1766-1847) of Cummington, Mass., and included the poet William Cullen Bryant (1794-1878) and his brothers, who settled in or around Princeton, Ill. The brothers were primarily involved in farming in the area. Collection consists of correspondence and other personal papers of various members of the Bryant family. Correspondence is with family members, friends and business associates and concerns pioneering and farming in Illinois and Kansas, Cullen Bryant's life as a West Point cadet, family affairs and finances, and discussions of politics, particularly slavery and the Civil War. Also, diaries, manuscript poems of John H. Bryant, land papers, photographs and other family memorabilia, and printed matter.

2 linear feet (6 boxes)

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Bryant, William Cullen, 1794-1878

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William Cullen Bryant (b. November 3, 1794, Cummington, Massachusetts-d. June 12, 1878, New York, New York), American romantic poet, journalist, and long-time editor of the New York Evening Post....

McVay, Kate Bryant

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Bryant, Marcus

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Olds, Justin Hixon

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Bryant, John Howard, 1807-1902

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Bryant, Julia Sands, 1831-1907

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McVay, William E

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United States Military Academy

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West Point, N.Y., was originally utilized as a strategic defense location during the American Revolution. West Point is geographically located on a 100 ft. plateau overlooking the Hudson River. After the American victory Congress created a Corps of Invalids (veterans) that were transferred to West Point for the purpose of instructing candidates for commission. In 1802 Congress legally established the United States Military Academy at West Point. The Academy produced many leaders of American forc...

Bryant, Sarah Snell, 1766-1847.

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Bryant, Elijah

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Bryant, Cullen

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Bryant, Cyrus

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Bryant, Louisa C

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Bryant, Peter, 1767-1820

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American author; father of American poet William Cullen Bryant. From the description of Letter to Gideon Howard [manuscript], 1785 December 10. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647972702 Sarah Snell Bryant, of Cummington, Mass., was the mother of William Cullen Bryant. Her husband, Peter Bryant, was a physician and surgeon. From the description of Letters of Peter Bryant and diaries of Sarah Snell Bryant, 1786-1847. (Harvard University). WorldCat rec...

Bryant family

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Members of the Bryant family were descended from Peter Bryant (1767-1820) and Sarah Snell Bryant (1766-1847) of Cummington, Mass., and included the poet William Cullen Bryant (1794-1878) and his brothers, who settled in or around Princeton, Ill. The brothers were primarily involved in farming in the area. From the guide to the Bryant family papers, 1809-1906, 1824-1901, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) ...

Brown, E. R. (E. Ray)

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