Chamberlain family papers, 1764-1934 (bulk: 1785-1881).

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Chamberlain family papers, 1764-1934 (bulk: 1785-1881).

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The Chamberlain family papers consist of material relating to the Chamberlain family of Peacham, Vermont. The papers include personal and business papers, legal documents, and town records. While the collection spans the years 1764 to 1934, the bulk of the collection relates to the activities of the first and second generations of Chamberlains in Peacham during the years 1785 to 1881. Of particular interest are the papers of Mellen Chamberlain (1795-1839) because of his association with Samuel F.B. Morse. The collection includes Mellen's agreement with Morse in which Mellen acquires all rights for Morse's telegraph in Africa, Asia, and Europe, excepting France and England. Another interesting item is a letter written to William Chamberlain, Jr. by Lawson Carter in 1819 Carter describing his stay in South Carolina and his impressions of slavery.

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Vermont Historical Society

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Carter, Lawson, 1793-1868.

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Chamberlain, Mellen, 1795-1839.

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