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John C. Hamilton papers, 1779-1851

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.: MS#0545
Bib ID 4078859 View CLIO record
Creator(s) Hamilton, John C (John Church), 1792-1882
Title John C. Hamilton papers, 1779-1851
Physical Description 11 linear feet (24 boxes)
Language(s) English .
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This collection has no restrictions.

This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

Arrangement

Arrangement

Arranged. Copies in part.

Description

Summary

Papers of John Church Hamilton, consisting of transcripts of his father's letters and papers, and his own notes, drafts, and manuscripts of his biography of his father, THE LIFE OF ALEXANDER HAMILTON, and of his HISTORY OF THE REPUBLIC. The collection is of particular importance because it contains copies of letters for which the location of the originals is unknown since the time when John Church Hamilton made his transcripts. These include letters from generals of the Continental Army, from the French Expeditionary forces, and from others who played important roles in the American Revolution and the period which followed.

Using the Collection

Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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 has no restrictions.

This collection is located off-site. You will need to request this material at least three business days in advance to use the collection in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Single photocopies 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); John C. Hamilton Papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

Reproduction Note

Type of reproduction--Copies in part

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Source of acquisition--Swan, William H. Method of acquisition--Gift; Date of acquisition--1969. Accession number--M-69.

About the Finding Aid / Processing Information

Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Processing Information

Cataloged Christina Hilton Fenn 06/--/1989.

Revision Description

2022-07-06 PDF replaced with encoded finding aid. kws

Subject Headings

The subject headings listed below are found in this collection. Links below allow searches at Columbia University through the Archival Collections Portal and through CLIO, the catalog for Columbia University Libraries, as well as ArchiveGRID, a catalog that allows users to search the holdings of multiple research libraries and archives.

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Subject

Heading "CUL Archives:"
"Portal"
"CUL Collections:"
"CLIO"
"Nat'l / Int'l Archives:"
"ArchivedGRID"
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
Historians Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
United States -- History -- 1783-1815 Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Participation, French Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID
United States. Continental Army Portal CLIO ArchiveGRID

History / Biographical Note

Biographical / Historical

Historian. John C. Hamilton was the son of Alexander Hamilton.