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Francis Porteus Corbin papers

Title
Francis Porteus Corbin papers, 1716-1899, bulk (1789-1884).
Author
Corbin, Francis Porteus, 1801-1876.
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Additional Authors
  • Commack, H. C.
  • Couper, J. Hamilton (James Hamilton), 1794-1866.
  • Macalester, Charles, 1798-1873.
  • Rawle, Edward.
  • Woodruff, George.
Description
3 linear feet (7 boxes).
Summary
Collection consists of Corbin's correspondence, financial and legal papers, and printed matter.
Subject
  • Corbin, Francis Porteus, 1801-1876
  • Hamilton, James, -approximately 1828 > Estate
  • Cadwalader family
  • Corbin family
  • Cooper family
  • Plantations > Georgia
  • Plantations > Louisiana
  • Political parties > United States
  • Presidential candidates > United States
  • Antislavery movements > United States
  • Enslaved persons > Social conditions
  • Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877)
  • Secession
  • United States > History > Campaigns. > Civil War, 1861-1865
  • United States > Politics and government > 19th century
  • Southern States > History > 1865-1877
  • Confederate States of America > History
  • Europe > Social life and customs > 19th century
  • United States > Social life and customs > 19th century
  • Charleston (S.C.) > History > Civil War, 1861-1865
Access (note)
  • Restricted access;
Source (note)
  • Barke, P.
Biography (note)
  • Francis Porteus Corbin (1801-1876) was an American businessman of Philadelphia and Paris.
Processing Action (note)
  • Surveyed
  • Cataloging updated
Call Number
MssCol 671
OCLC
NYPW89-A402
Author
Corbin, Francis Porteus, 1801-1876.
Title
Francis Porteus Corbin papers, 1716-1899, bulk (1789-1884).
Restricted Access
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.
Biography
Francis Porteus Corbin (1801-1876) was an American businessman of Philadelphia and Paris. He owned property in Georgia and Louisiana and was interested in political affairs in the U.S. and Europe.
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Occupation
Merchants.
Added Author
Commack, H. C.
Couper, J. Hamilton (James Hamilton), 1794-1866.
Macalester, Charles, 1798-1873.
Rawle, Edward.
Woodruff, George.
LCCN
ms 72001014
Research Call Number
MssCol 671
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