Letters and Journal, 1837-1854.

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Letters and Journal, 1837-1854.

Letterbook, containing copies of Stockton's correspondence (1837-1841) with his tutor, Joseph Addison Alexander, written as a composition exercise; a daily journal (1838-1840); and miscellaneous notes (1842-1854), Princeton, N.J.

1 v. (194 p.) ; 33 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7607538

Princeton University Library

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Stockton, Bayard, 1853-1928

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Lawyer and civic leader, of Princeton, N.J. From the description of Correspondence and documents, 1907-1922. (Historical Society of Princeton). WorldCat record id: 70962972 From the description of Letters, 1893-1908. (Historical Society of Princeton). WorldCat record id: 70962973 From the description of Will and letters testamentary, 1912-1928. (Historical Society of Princeton). WorldCat record id: 70962975 ...

Alexander, Joseph A. (Joseph Addison), 1809-1860

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Stockton, Richard, 1824-1876

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Princeton University

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The collection documents the physical expansion of the University from its earliest period through the acquisition of large tracts of land in the 20th century, including the properties around Carnegie Lake and numerous farms. Early records document transactions with such Princeton University notables as Nathaniel Fitz Randolph, John Witherspoon, Walter Minto, John and Richard Stockton, and John Maclean. For the most part, the papers consist of standard legal documents with detailed descriptions ...