Robert Fulton papers, 1809-1838

Summary Information

At a Glance

Arrangement

Arrangement

Cataloged.

Description

Summary

Material relating to Fulton, including two letters, three deeds, and eight other items dealing chiefly with lands and matters concerning Fulton's steamboats. Also, an unidentified photograph and three letters, 1828-1830, to Walter Edwards, a lawyer living in New York, from his father and two brothers, but having no clear reference to or connection with Fulton. Typescript calendar at the front of the volume.

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Preferred Citation

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

Accruals

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Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Glassman, Samuel. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1927. Accession number--M-27.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 06/--/89.

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History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

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