Skip to main content Skip to search results Skip to Facets & Filters

Read, Matthew Canfield, 1823-1902

 

Dates

  • Existence: 1823 - 1902

Biography

Matthew Canfield Read was born on August 21, 1823 in Williamsfield, Ashtabula County, Ohio. After graduating from Western Reserve College in Hudson, Ohio in 1848, Read began a prestigious academic career that included teaching, law, and newspaper writing.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Matthew Canfield Read letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 852502
Mss 852502
Date(s): 1852-09-02
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Matthew Canfield in Hudson, Ohio to Professor Samuel Colcord Bartlett, telling him that he took the initiative to have boxes "hooped" to ensure their safety. Comments on the situation at Western Reserve University in Cleveland. (Typescript)

Matthew Canfield Read letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 853128
Mss 853128
Date(s): 1853-01-28
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Matthew Canfield Read in Hudson, Ohio to Samuel C. Bartlett regarding some articles (of furniture?) sold for Bartlett and the payment of taxes. (Typescript)

Matthew Canfield Read letter

 Item 1
Identifier: Mss 853159
Mss 853159
Date(s): 1853-02-09
Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Matthew Canfield Read in Hudson, Ohio to Samuel Colcord Bartlett, concerns the selling of some of Bartlett's articles. Mentions some college news.

Back to top