Papers of John Augustus Chevallié, 1786-1867 (bulk 1786-1828).

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Papers of John Augustus Chevallié, 1786-1867 (bulk 1786-1828).

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The bulk of the collection consists of personal letters to John Augustus Chevallié from Sarah Magee Chevallié and Catherine Power Chevallié. Also included are miscellaneous business records and documents, including ones issued by the Consulate of the French Republic in New York, and a few letters by other members of the Chevallié family.

80 pieces.

Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens

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Chevallié, John Augustus

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Chevallié, Sarah Magee, 1766-1791

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France. Consulat de New York.

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Chevallié, Catherine Power

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Chevallié family.

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