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Formal title:: Henry Knox Thatcher papers
Extent:: 0.25 Linear Feet
Date range:: 1833-1866
Abstract:: The Henry Knox Thatcher papers consist of an oil painting of the U.S.S. Constellation, military memorabilia, and three journals and logs kept by Thatcher while on board several ships, including the U.S.S. Brandywine (1839-1841) and the U.S.S. Constellation (1862-1863). The journals reflect ship life, diversions on shore, the social and political climate of his time, and the duties of American ships in the Mediterranean during the early years of the Civil War.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.79.5

Formal title:: Thomas W. Dorr Collection
Extent:: 0.25 linear feet
Date range:: 1831-1888
Abstract:: Thomas W. Dorr (1805-1854) was best known as the leader of the Dorr Rebellion. This collection contains seven letters written by Dorr to miscellaneous persons, as well as one received from Franklin Pierce, selections from Dorr's personal scrapbook, twelve pages of business accounts, and several items relating to the rebellion.
Repository:: Rhode Island Historical Society
Collection call no:: MSS 391

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