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Philip Carteret Collection

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Carteret

Philip Carteret was the first governor (1672-1682) of New Jersey.

The collection consists primarily of autograph letters written by Philip Carteret. Seven of the letters were written by Carteret to his mother and brother Peter, governor of North Carolina. In his letters, Carteret describes his debts and asks for money and aid in settling his financial affairs. He also makes observations about his family, including quarrels with his uncle, Sir George Carteret. Another letter, written by Carteret's wife, Elizabeth, announces his death. Translated typed transcripts are provided. Additional materials include a document in French dated 1677, and other letters relating to Carteret claims on New Jersey lands, 1821-1824

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Folder Inventory added by Hilde Creager '2015 in 2012.

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Publisher
Manuscripts Division
Finding Aid Date
2008
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Letter from Philip Carteret to his brother Peter Carteret with Typed Transcript, 1672 May 2. 1 folder.
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ALS. 2 pp. Folio.

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Letter from Philip Carteret to his mother Rachel Carteret (in French) with typed translation, 1672 May 17. 1 folder.
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Letter from Philip Carteret to his brother Peter Carteret (in French) with translation, 1675 June 25. 1 folder.
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Letter from Philip Carteret to his mother Rachel Carteret (in French) with translation, 1675 June 25. 1 folder.
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Letter from Philip Carteret to his mother Rachel Carteret (in French) with translation, 1676 April 10. 1 folder.
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Estate Claim Release by Philip Carteret to his mother Rachel Carteret with transcript, 1676 October 18. 1 folder.
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Letter from Philip Carteret to his mother Rachel Carteret (in French) with translation, 1677 October 19. 1 folder.
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Letter from Elizabeth Carteret to Rachel Carteret announcing the death of Philip Carteret with transcript, 1682 December 14. 1 folder.
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Document: AD (in French), 1677 April 4. 1 folder.
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Related Materials: letters, documents, 1821-1824. 1 folder.
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