Olcott Family papers
Description
The Olcott Family papers document the life and career of Mills Olcott (1774-1845) and his family. The collection contains correspondence, deeds, texts of Federalist speeches, account books, and other papers. It includes material on locks and canals on the Connecticut River, legal issues, banking, and Dartmouth College, of which Mills Olcott was Treasurer (1816-1822) and Trustee (1821-1845). Correspondents include Thomas Weston Thompson, whose letters deal with the War of 1812 era and Washington, D.C., events, including the trial of Aaron Burr, President James Monroe, the War of 1812, taxes, the Bank bill, and Decatur's expedition to Algiers. There is also material about the Coos Bank of Haverhill (N.H.) and about the White River Falls Bridge Company. The bulk of the collection consists of letters to Mills Olcott, including letters from various family members.
Dates
- 1751 - 1861
Creator
- Olcott family (Family)
- Olcott, Mills, 1774-1845 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Unrestricted.
Conditions Governing Use
Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.
Extent
11 Linear Feet (10 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Additional Description
Abstract
Correspondence among family members and friends, including United States Senator for New Hampshire, Thomas W. Thompson, who wrote about Washington, D.C. and the trial of Aaron Burr. Legal papers. Speeches. Material about the Coos Bank of Haverhill (N.H.) and about the White River Falls Bridge Company. Also inlcuded is a folder with deeds and other legal and financial documents related to the Olcott family.
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Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository