Benjamin Sumner papers
Description
The papers of Benjamin Sumner consist of accounts, including receipts, property records, petitions, deeds, correspondence, and land plats, relating to his life in Hebron, Connecticut and Claremont, New Hampshire. Related papers of his son John Henry Sumner are also included. Of note is a letter written by New Hampshire Congressman Samuel Dinsmore on the eve of the War of 1812.
Dates
- 1759 - 1809
Creator
- Sumner, Benjamin, 1737-1815 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
These materials may be protected by the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.).
Extent
.50 linear ft. (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Additional Description
Abstract
Benjamin Sumner (1737-1815), civil servant. Consist of accounts, property records, petitions, deeds, correspondence, and land plats, relating to his life in Hebron, Connecticut and Claremont, New Hampshire.
Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository