Rensselaer Van Rensselaer Papers, 1820-1858.

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Rensselaer Van Rensselaer Papers, 1820-1858.

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This subseries contains the personal correspondence and writings of Rensselaer Van Rensselaer. Included in the writings are a two volume journal of a journey to Colombia (1829-1830), a narrative on the military history of Albany, examples of Van Rensselaer's poetry and verses, and a narrative of the rebellion in Canada (1838).

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American Periodical Series I

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