Papers, 1757-1891.

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Papers, 1757-1891.

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Papers of lawyer, genealogist, and antiquarian James Savage. Correspondence and notes regarding his antiquarian and genealogical research and publications, including the "Genealogical Dictionary of the First Settlers of New England" and his editions of John Winthrop's "History of New England"; notes and an account book (1807-18) recording cases and fees of his legal practice; items related to the Mass. Historical Society of which he was librarian and president; some essays written while a student at Harvard (1799-1803); his 1842 journal of a research trip to England; and some autobiographical reminiscences (n.d., 1839-40). Correspondents include John Farmer, Benjamin Vaughan, John Hutchinson, and Sylvester Judd.

3 boxes and 1 oversize box.

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