Family papers, 1824-1908.

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Family papers, 1824-1908.

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Papers of William C. Bryant and his daughter Julia Bryant, and other family members, consisting of letters, manuscripts, deeds, leases, agreements, accounts, lists, obituaries, and genealogy. Letters of W.C. Bryant, largely to his daughter Julia, 1840-1878, concerning Roslyn news, Bryant Library, trips, visits, health, his wife's cemetery monument, events at their estate Cedarmere, horses, business matters, Civil War, landscape design at Cedarmere, and gardening. There are photocopies of his letters to Abraham Lincoln recommending individuals for positions and commenting on political issues, 1860-1864; and a copy of a letter from Thomas Cole inviting Bryant to visit him in Catskill, 1840. Letters of Julia Bryant, 1837-1887, concern her father's affairs, visits, travel, and social news; and other family letters, 1854-1908, concerning Roslyn news, health, and W.C. Bryant's manuscripts.

ca. 115 items.

Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library

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Campbell University, Wiggins Memorial Library

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