Forbes family papers, 1732-1931.

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Forbes family papers, 1732-1931.

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Diaries, correspondence, ships' logs, and business papers of James Murray Forbes (1845-1937), Robert Bennet Forbes (1804-1889), Francis Blackwell Forbes (1839-1908), and other family members. Relates to interests of the Forbes family including the China trade, English settlement in East Florida in the 18th century, Chinese botany, railroad building in the Midwest, consular service in Europe, and diplomatic service in Argentina in the 1820s.

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Forbes, R. B. (Robert Bennet), 1804-1889

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Forbes family.

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Forbes, Francis Blackwell, 1839-1908

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Forbes, James Murray, 1845-1937.

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