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Compton Townsend Correspondence

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Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]

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Call Number:
C1037
Repository:
Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division
Extent:
  • 1 box
  • 0.2 linear feet
Language:
English
Preferred Citation:
Citations should be as follows: Compton Townsend Correspondence, Box #, Folder #, Special Collections, Princeton University Library.
Date:
1816-1832 (inclusive)
Creator:
Compton, Townsend.
Form:
Correspondence -- 19th century
Abstract:
Consists of early nineteenth-century correspondence between Townsend Compton in London, England, and his relatives and friends in Philadelphia.

Compton, Townsend.

From the letters, Compton Townsend appears to be a London businessman of the early nineteenth century.

The collection consists of early nineteenth-century correspondence between Compton in London, England (mostly drafts of his letters), and his relatives and friends in Philadelphia. The letters are full of family news and comments on political affairs of the day. Correspondents include Elliott Cresson, Joseph Head, Samuel Sansom, William Compton Thornton (cousin), Jacob S. Waln, and Sarah R. Waln.

Arranged in chronological order.

The letters were a gift of Bruce C. Willsie, Princeton Class of 1986, in 1988 (AM89-51).

Finding aid written by James Flannery on January 26, 2006. Folder Inventory added by Hilde Creager '2015 in 2012.

No appraisal information is available.

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Publisher
Manuscripts Division
Finding Aid Date
2006
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The collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

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Collection Inventory

Letters by Townsend Compton received from relatives in Philadelphia, drafts of letters sent, 1816-1832. 1 folder.
Physical Description

1 folder

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