De Quincey Family papers, 1804-1893

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#0339
Bib ID:
4078344 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
De Quincey family
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
0.5 linear feet (1 box)
Language(s):
English .
Additional Description:
https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/cu/libraries/inside/projects/findingaids/scans/pdfs/13_DA-DE_19.pdf
Access:
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Description

Summary

Correspondence, manuscripts, documents and a drawing concerning the De Quincey family of England, with members serving throughout the colonial world; the most famous was a prominent literary figure in England, Thomas De Quincey, best known for his "Confessions of an Opium-eater" (1821). There are letters from an uncle of his, Thomas Penson, who was serving in the Indian Army early in the century, to Thomas De Quincey. A son, Paul Frederick, served in the Army there later, and a Daughter, Florence, spent her married life in India. Another daughter, Margaret, married and was living in Macahʹe, Brazil, where her brother, Francis, was serving as a doctor until he died of the yellow fever. There are letters from her and associates of his at the time. Yet another man of that generation, Horace, died in China, of "the Remittant Fever of the Country" described to his sister Margaret by a colleague on his return to England. There is also some material about De Quincy himself, about his final illness, a drawing of his birthplace, and a document on the Norman origins of the Quincey family.

See collection file for a geneaological chart.

Arrangement

Cataloged.

Using the Collection

Restrictions on Access

You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.

This collection is located on-site.

This collection has no restrictions.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Reproductions may be made for research purposes. The RBML maintains ownership of the physical material only. Copyright remains with the creator and his/her heirs. The responsibility to secure copyright permission rests with the patron.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); De Quincey Family papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Accruals

Materials may have been added to the collection since this finding aid was prepared. Contact rbml@columbia.edu for more information.

Ownership and Custodial History

Gift of Kenneth A. Lohf, 1985.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Papers: Source of acquisition--Lohf, Kenneth A. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1985.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Papers Processed J L-W 01/--/86.

Revision Description

2018-10-01 Link to PDF finding aid added in fall 2018

2020-02-03 PDF removed

Subject Headings

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Genre/Form
Drawings (visual works) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Genealogies (histories) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Name
De Quincey, Thomas, 1785-1859 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Place
Brazil -- History -- Empire, 1822-1889 CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Great Britain -- History -- 19th century CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
India -- History -- 19th century CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID