Henry Wheaton family papers (Ms.Wheaton)
Brown University Library
Box ABrown University
Providence, RI 02912
Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148
Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu
Collection Overview
| Title: | Henry Wheaton family papers |
| Date range: | 1786-1926 |
| Creator: | Wheaton, Henry, 1785-1848 |
| Extent: | 0.5 Linear feet |
| Abstract: | Collection of 275 letters and manuscripts for the period 1786 to 1926, chiefly correspondence of Henry Wheaton and his family in Europe and America concerning personal, diplomatic, legal, and political affairs, especially during the War of 1812. Also Wheaton's diary during 1827-1835, a diary kept by his daughter, Abby during 1835 and biographical notes about Wheaton and his uncle, Dr. Levi Wheaton, who was Professor of Medicine at Brown University. |
| Language of materials: | English, French, German. Materials in English, French, and German. |
| Repository: | John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts |
| Collection number: | Ms.Wheaton |
