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Formal title:: Henry Wheaton family papers
Extent:: 0.5 Linear feet
Date range:: 1786-1926
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.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: Ms.Wheaton

Formal title:: Francis Wayland family papers
Extent:: 7.5 linear feet
Date range:: 1715-1941 (bulk 1820-1865)
Abstract:: Francis Wayland was the fourth president of Brown University from 1827-1855 and a Baptist clergyman. Papers consist primarily of letterbooks and correspondence, as well as sermons and a diary, of Francis Wayland (1796-1865), his sons Francis Wayland (1826-1904) and H.L. (Heman Lincoln) Wayland (1830-1898), and other members of the Wayland family, dating from 1754 to 1941.
Repository:: John Hay Library
Collection call no:: AMS.1C.4

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