Raymond Henry Jones Perry Papers Raymond Henry Jones (Perry) Papers 1836-1902

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Raymond Henry Jones Perry Papers Raymond Henry Jones (Perry) Papers 1836-1902

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This collection contains the papers of Raymond Henry Jones Perry. Perry was born in Bristol, Rhode Island in 1836 to parents James DeWolf Perry and Julia Sophia Jones. As an adult Perry had an active career as a farmer, soldier, and perhaps most importantly as U.S. commercial attaché in Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic during the debate over U.S. annexation of the country.

1.75 linear feet; 5 box(es)

eng,

University of Rhode Island Library Special Collections and Archives Unit

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Perry, Raymond Henry Jones, 1836-1902

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Raymond Henry Jones Perry was born on October 2, 1836, son of James DeWolf Perry and Julia Sophia Jones. Up until 1861 he spent many years farming the family property in Bristol, Rhode Island. He led a very active life in the military, serving from 1858 to 1870 in various capacities under various men. In 1858 he was an officer at sea, making several voyages to China and California. In 1861 he enlisted as a private in the army and in 1865 became an officer in...