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Legal records , 1822 - 1898

 Series

Scope and content note

From the Collection:

This collection consists of the letters and legal documents of John Popkin Adams (1812-1856), his wife, and daughters. The material relates to Adams' work as U.S. consul at La Guaira, Venezuela, his efforts to establish an inter-oceanic railroad on the ithsmus of Panama, land speculation in the U.S., and his pursuit of monetary claims against Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador related to privateering during the Spanish American wars of independence. Letters are arranged chronologically from 1843 to 1889. Legal records date from 1822 to 1898.

Dates

  • 1822 - 1898

Collections-level access restrictions

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.85 Cubic Feet (3 document boxes, 1 oversized flat box)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The Records series is comprised of miscellaneous documents, primarily of a legal nature, arranged topically. Given the interconnectedness of the various legal claims of Danels, Adams, Clarke and Driggs, the arrangement of related records is approximate.

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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