Townsend family collection 1761-1858

Townsend family collection

Washington Townsend of West Chester, served as a United States congressman from 1869 to 1877. These papers include letters: 1812-1832 on military and political matters to Isaac Dutton Barnard, a Chester County lawyer who served as an officer during the War of 1812, held several elective local and s...

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Main Author: Townsend family (Creator)
Collection:Townsend Family Collection
Collection Number:1794A
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
Americana Collectors > 19th Century.
Slavery > Legal Aspects > 19th century.
United States > History > War of 1812 > Military Correspondence
Physical Description: 0.33 Linear feet 0.33 linear feet, 1 box (262 items)
Summary: Washington Townsend of West Chester, served as a United States congressman from 1869 to 1877. These papers include letters: 1812-1832 on military and political matters to Isaac Dutton Barnard, a Chester County lawyer who served as an officer during the War of 1812, held several elective local and state offices, including senator (Federalist), 1827-1831; 1826-1858 to Anthony Bolmar on the West Chester boys schools he operated; 1761-1858 to the Townsend family of West Chester, principally to Washington Townsend; 1838-1854 to General Persifer F. Smith, mainly on the Mexican War; 1852 to and from Henry S. Evans regarding legal efforts of the Pennsylvania legislature to free Rachel Parker from slavery; and a few letters addressed to others.

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