Ralph Haskins papers
Description
The papers of Ralph Haskins and the Haskins family contain correspondence, deeds, briefs, bills, receipts, accounts, petitions relating to the Haskins' legal battles between 1800 and 1875. Includes a letter by H. W. Longfellow to his father, Stephen, written on behalf of D. G. Haskins, a document signed by Ralph Walso Emerson and supplementary material regarding D. G. Haskins, Jr. Papers of other family members including the papers of C. S. Daveis are also included. Of note are the letters to Daniel Webster.
Dates
- 1800 - 1875
Creator
- Haskins, Ralph, 1779-1852 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.
Extent
8 boxes
Language of Materials
English
Additional Description
Abstract
Ralph Haskins (1779-1852), merchant. Contains papers, including correspondence, bills, deeds and papers relating to his legal battles, 1800-1875 includes papers of other members of his family a letter by H. W. Longfellow to his father, Stephen, written on behalf of D. G. Haskins includes a document signed by R. W. Emerson supplementary material regarding D. G. Haskins, Jr. Includes the papers of C. S. Daveis.
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository