Joseph and John Winn French Spoliation Papers, 1803-1901.

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Joseph and John Winn French Spoliation Papers, 1803-1901.

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The Winn Correspondence includes Timothy Winn's last will and testament along with many letters between Captain Field (commander as well as co-owner of the Polly) and Joseph and John Winn regarding the events surrounding the capture of the Polly. There are also many other letters regarding the state of the Spoliation Claim and the frustration due to the slow pace of the U.S. government in settling these claims. The Governmental Records include the Congressional Record publication of the Spoliation legislation as well as letters to Congress from Boston merchants requesting action on the Spoliation Claims. The Attorney's Papers contain an abundance of correspondence between John Fiske and William Earle as well as records from the U.S. Court of Claims. The Blank Attorney's Forms contain two copies of the Agreement for Fees in regard to legal representation in the Spoliation Claims. The News Clippings contain originals and copies of the Boston Herald, Boston Daily Advisor and the Boston Journal that track the developments of the Spoliation Claims through the U.S. Congress.

1 box (.5 linear feet).

Peabody Essex Museum

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Earle, William, 1919-1988

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The William A. Earle Papers fill one box and date between 1941 and 1988. The collection consists of biographical materials and his writings. Earle was a member of Northwestern's Department of Philosophy from 1948-1982, specializing in existentialism, phenomenology, and the aesthetics of the cinema. He was, in fact, largely responsible for introducing the continental philosophy of existentialism and phenomenology to the American academic community. The biographical materials include Earle's diplo...

Winn, John Keeble

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Winn, Timothy, 1817-1873

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Polly (Brig).

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Winn, Joseph, 1761-1839.

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Fiske, John M.

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