W. Lloyd Wright papers. 1786-1949.

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W. Lloyd Wright papers. 1786-1949.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/10664940

Collection documents all aspects of Washington history, from late 18th century to late 19th century. Ca. 115 letters of notable Washingtonians concern financial and real estate dealings, literary and social life, political developments, and the War of 1812. Representative names appear below. Includes ALS, 1814, Jan. 28, Robert Mills to Thomas Jefferson about federal buildings. Papers describe a duel that almost took place in 1843 between Philip Barton Key and Captain C.A. May. LS, 1798 Oct. 18, from the Commissioners of the Federal City to George Washington. Letters (56), 1873-1882, from Mary Clemmer Ames, about Washington life. Bills, receipts, financial records, wills, lottery papers, indentures, 1791-1879. Letters, 1906-1949, about Wright's collecting activities.

3.5 linear ft. (7 boxes: ca. 325 items).

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