Worthington C. Ford papers, 1738-1940.

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Worthington C. Ford papers, 1738-1940.

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Papers of historian and Massachusetts Historical Society editor Worthington C. Ford, 1738-1940, contains typescripts and manuscripts of writings prepared for publication, transcriptions of historical documents, research notes, and correspondence. Includes transcripts and research notes related to the Revolutionary War, Continental Congress, George Washington, prisoner exchanges, and the Yorktown Campaign of 1781.

18 boxes, 2 narrow boxes, and 1 folder. UNPROCESSED.

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