Papers, 1856-1979, 1856-1936 (bulk)

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Papers, 1856-1979, 1856-1936 (bulk)

Papers, 1856-1979, 1856-1936 (bulk)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155464093

Correspondence between Clinton P. Sheldon and his wife Mary E. Baldwin Sheldon during the years he served in the Civil War, 1862-1863, discussing camp news, his illness, black troops, Washington social life, Clinton County men also in the service, their children, Mary's problems running their home, the neighbors, and other news. Other family letters include those from Baldwin relatives in Vermont, 1861-1874, from Sheldon relatives in Nebraska, 1864-1926, to Irwin L. Sheldon from his fiancee Laura, 1883, and letters between Irwin and his son George, 1905-1906. Also, the diaries of Irwin L. Sheldon, 1874-1936, discussing weather, work, and social activities with clippings, postcards and notes included; reminiscences of Irwin, ca.1930, with additions by his son, 1958; estate papers of Clinton P. Sheldon, 1872-1875; family receipts, bills, mortgages, deeds, and other miscellanea, 1856-1892; photographs and tintypes, ca.1860-1877; and a letter with inventory of items donated to the Clinton County Historical Association, 1979.

ca. 1.5 cubic ft.

New York State Historical Documents Inventory