French E. Chadwick Collection, 1883-1918 (bulk 1883-1889).

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French E. Chadwick Collection, 1883-1918 (bulk 1883-1889).

The collection consists of the official and personal correspondence of Rear Admiral French Ensor Chadwick as a commanding naval officer aboard ship and in diplomatic postings in Europe and the United States, as well as reprints of his writings and correspondence with his wife regarding their possible publication.

2.6 linear ft. (1 box, 12 v.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7587017

New-York Historical Society Library

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