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Scope and Contents of the Collection
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| Creator: | Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878. |
| Title: | Gideon Welles Letter |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1863 |
| Quantity: | 1 folder (SC) |
| Abstract: | American politician and Secretary of the Navy. Collection consists of a single incoming letter. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
Gideon Welles (1802-1878) was an American politician and journalist. He was the founder and editor of the Hartford (Connecticut) Times, and served as Secretary of the Navy from 1861-1869.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Gideon Welles Letter consists of a single item, one incoming letter addressed to Welles as Secretary of the Navy. The letter recommends "the bearer of this note," whose name is illegible, as a "one of the most respectable and loyal merchants of Boston."
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Gideon Welles Letter,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Purchase, 1969.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: MRC
Date: 24 Oct 2010
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