Revell-Whitridge Family Papers, 1813-1946.

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Whittredge, Worthington, 1820-1910. Revell-Whitridge Family Papers, 1813-1946.

Revell-Whitridge Family Papers, 1813-1946.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/36336319

Collection mainly contains letters sent between members of the Revell family, most written to Francis Henry Revell from his brother James. Francis lived in Wicklow and owned property known as "Killinskeyduff." He left for Ohio in 1818 where he ran a short-lived business with partner, Henry Gregory. Two letters to Francis Revell are from Mary Sherwood, his sister, describing the economic conditions in Ireland, activities of adherents of Ribbonism, and family concerns. A letter from James to Francis, also discusses family, the economics of Ireland, crime and the rising number of troops sent to Canada. In 1830, James wrote about supporting a family member's medical studies. Other topics include the conversion of Catholics to Methodism, debt collection, poverty, emigration to the U.S. and Canada, and a local militia, the Preble Light Cavalry. There are seven letters from Worthington Whittredge, noted portrait and landscape painter, concerning family relationships, the Victor Whitridges of Baltimore, genealogy, and his painting. In addition, there are two items relative to the service of Capt. William E. Whitridge in the 43rd Regiment of Indiana Volunteer Infantry.

40 items.

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