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Horsford, Eben Norton; 1 of 3, 1870

 File — Box: 47, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

Voluminous correspondence in this series gives an almost daily account of Eben’s out of town trips. Letters from the early 1860’s document his resignation from Harvard, national events such as the Civil War and the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and new business ventures. These ventures included manufacture of iron safes, submarine design, army rations and chemical manufacture at the Rumford Chemical Works. Court cases involving patent disputes are also frequently referred to. Later correspondence documents Eben’s travel to Europe, California and the Caribbean. Family matters such as illness, move to a new home, finances and the education of their children are mentioned in Eben’s letters.

Dates

  • Created: 1870

Creator

Extent

From the File: 32.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the File: English

Repository Details

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