Letter from Dolley P. Madison, 1485-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-392612

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artifacts
Early American
Letter from Dolley P. Madison, 1485-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artifacts
    - Early American

Description

The image depicts two handwritten pages pinned onto a patterned background. The first page is filled with cursive writing and includes the date "Dec 8th, 1842" at the top. The second page also contains cursive handwriting and is dated "Boston Jan. 4, 1843." The text appears to be a letter written by Dolley P. Madison.

Details

Descriptive Terms

letters (correspondence)
personal correspondence
handwriting
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

2183

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025391
B-Series negative 1485-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09

Reference Code

PC022.001.003.001.1485-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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