Wolcott family papers II, 1754-1932.

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Wolcott family papers II, 1754-1932.

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Papers of the interrelated Wolcott, Prescott, Huntington, and Hickling families, primarily genealogical materials and family and business papers of Joshua H. Wolcott, partner in the Boston merchant firm of A. & A. Lawrence. Also, Cornelia F. Wolcott's letterbook of letters to her family and in particular to her sister Harriet F. (later Wolcott); Huntington F. Wolcott's letters written home while a member of the 2nd Mass. Cavalry during the Civil War; papers of Mass. Gov. Roger Wolcott including letters to his son Roger while the latter was away at summer camps, and letters written home from a trip abroad with his new wife, Edith (Prescott); papers related to Wolcott funds at Harvard University; and a book of copied poetry. (Cont'd) Papers of other families include a typescript of the diary (1786-89) of Catherine G. Hickling (later Prescott) kept on the island of St. Michael in the Azores; a phrenological study; a group of sermons (1746-1811), including several by Rev. Phillips Payson of Chelsea, Mass.; a typescript of the diary of Thomas G. (U.S. Volunteers) and Robert H. (24th Mass. Infantry) Stevenson to their sister Hannah [Stevenson?]. Other Wolcott family members and additional correspondents include Frederick, Frederick H., and Oliver (1760-1833) Wolcott, John D. Long, Frederick T. Greenhalge, Phillips Brooks, Samuel C. Armstrong, and Henry C. Lodge.

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Massachusetts. Governor (1896-1900 : Wolcott)

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Wolcott, Cornelia Frothingham, 1824-1850.

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Long, John Davis, 1838-1915

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U.S. secretary of the navy and U.S. representative and governor of Massachusetts. From the description of Letters and signature of John Davis Long, 1885-1900. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71014961 ...

Wolcott family.

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Wolcott, Huntington Frothingham, 1846-1865.

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Wolcott, Frederick Henry, 1808-

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Wolcott, Oliver, 1760-1833

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Governor of Connecticut, 1817-1827; Secretary of Treasury, 1795-1800. From the description of Letter, 1827 August 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122582959 Wolcott was a signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation. He served as governor of Connecticut (1796-1797). From the description of [Letters] 1799-1811 / Oliv: Wolcott. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 491419916 American lawyer and politician. F...

Stevenson, Hannah E.

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Wolcott, Harriet Frothingham.

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Hickling family.

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Stevenson, Robert W

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United States. Army. Volunteers (1861-1865)

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Stevenson, Thomas Greely, 1836-1864

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Wolcott, Roger, 1847-1900

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Wolcott, Frederick, 1767-1837

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Payson, Phillips, 1736-1801

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Armstrong, S. C. (Samuel Chapman), 1839-1893

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Hickling, Thomas, 1745-1834.

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Brooks, Phillips, 1835-1893

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Brooks was an Episcopal clergyman. He was rector of Trinity Church, Boston (1868-1893) and bishop of Massachusetts (1891-1893). From the description of Sermons and lectures, 1858-1891. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 81069474 From the description of Correspondence and compositions, 1831-1901 and undated. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 79390105 From the description of Papers, 1832-1892. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 122575025 ...

Wolcott, Joshua Huntington, 1804-1891.

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Prescott family.

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Lodge, Henry Cabot, 1850-1924

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Henry Cabot Lodge (1850-1924) was born into a prominent Boston family in 1850. Through his mother’s family, the Cabots, Lodge traced his lineage back to the 17th century, with one great-grandfather a leading Federalist during the Revolutionary period. Growing up in both an intellectual and privileged household, "Cabot" took naturally to academic subjects, particularly history and literature. Beyond his early devotion to scholarly pursuits, Lodge also enjoyed numerous sports and the great outdoor...

A. & A. Lawrence & Co.

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Prescott, Catherine Greene Hickling, 1767-1852

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Greenhalge, Frederic T. (Frederic Thomas), 1842-1896

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Huntington family.

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Wolcott, Roger, 1877-

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