Pierpont Edwards papers, 1764-1826 (inclusive).

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Pierpont Edwards papers, 1764-1826 (inclusive).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702168148

These papers contain legal and financial documents relating to Edwards' business activities and his legal career, most of which was carried on in New Haven. Also included are drafts of his political writings and speeches on the Federalist Party, Connecticut's charter government, and other topics.

3.5 linear ft. (6 boxes, 1 folio)

Yale University Library

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Yale University Library

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