Wadsworth family collection, ca. 1797-1870.

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Wadsworth family collection, ca. 1797-1870.

Chiefly letters from Peleg Wadsworth to his son George Wadsworth written over a period of ten years, 1797-1807.

2 folders of oversized items.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7506582

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