Woolsey family papers, 1744-1870.

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Woolsey family papers, 1744-1870.

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Letters, commissions, financial records, diaries and ship logs. Primarily the papers of Melanchton T. Woolsey (1780-1838), and his son, Melanchton B. Woolsey (1818-1874). Both men were career officers in the U.S. Navy and served on a wide variety of ships and kept extensive records of their service.

97.3 linear ft. (14 boxes, 27 volumes, 3 large manuscripts, 1 microfilm reel)

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7958254

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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