John Silva Meehan papers, 1828-1904.

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John Silva Meehan papers, 1828-1904.

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Correspondence, diaries, family papers, financial records, and other papers concerning the United States Exploring Expedition (Wilkes Expedition), 1838-1842; annexation of Texas in 1845; National Fair for the Exhibition of American Manufactures, Washington, D.C., 1846; Democratic and Whig presidential conventions of 1852; Library of Congress; and social life and politics in Washington, D.C. Includes correspondence with Edward Everett, member of the U.S. Congress Joint Committee on the Library. Family papers relate to Charles H.W. Meehan, John Monington Meehan while serving on the frigate Raritan in 1844, Rachel Monington Meehan, Susan Meehan Taylor, and other members of the Meehan family.

150 items.2 containers plus 1 oversize.0.7 linear feet.

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