Papers. 1822-1855.

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Papers. 1822-1855.

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Holograph copies of outgoing correspondence, 1823-1855, concerning Luther Rice and Columbian College, especially finances. Representative names are below. Incoming holograph letters, 1822-1841, concerning Columbian College finances and appointments (including Ruggles's conditions of employment), the college's relation to the Baptist and Episcopal Churches; the Columbian star; Brown University. Two holograph notebooks, July 16-Aug. 22, 1827, describing the first part of a trip with Alexis Caswell from Washington to Newport, R.I. via Pittsburgh, Pa., New York State, and Niagara Falls. Folder of receipts, drafts of undated correspondence, notes on books and lectures.

ca. 150 items ; 39 cm. or smaller.

George Washington University

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George Washington University

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Chase, Irah, 1793-1864

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