Rufus Gilman letters, 1821-1827.

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Rufus Gilman letters, 1821-1827.

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Letters written by Rufus Gilman to members of his family, including his father, Benjamin C. Gilman of Exeter, New Hampshire; his sister, Clarissa Gilman Odiorne of Norwich, Connecticut; brothers Arthur and William of Norwich; and sister Serena of Exeter. His letters were written from Norwich and New London, Connecticut; other U.S. cities; Dublin, Ireland; and Hamburg, Germany, and contained general news of his journeys and activities.

3 folders (1 envelope).

Connecticut Historical Society

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Gilman, Arthur, b. 1802.

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Gilman, William C. (William Charles), 1795-1863

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Gilman, Benjamin Clark, 1763-1835.

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Gilman, Serena, 1798-1881.

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Odiorne, Clarissa Gilman, 1790-1869.

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Gilman, Rufus King, 1804-1828.

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Rufus King Gilman was a supercargo when this diary was kept. Born in 1804, he was the eighth child of Benjamin C. Gilman (1779-1863), a merchant in Exeter, N.H. Gilman probably attended the Exeter Academy and resided with his brother William, a merchant, in Norwich, Ct. From the description of Diary, 1824. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 86134591 ...