Correspondence: Robert Traill Spence to Mrs. Stewart., 01/01/1811-12/31/1822

File — Box: 1, Folder: 37

Identifier: 47674

Collection-level Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

The Carroll Spence papers consist of material originally pasted/sewn into a folio scrapbook album, probably by Spence, chiefly concerning his career as U.S. envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary to the Sublime Porte (Turkey). Includes correspondence and addresses sent and received by Spence by high ranking officials, diplomats, as well as various American and foreign residents in Turkey. Also included is some correspondence to Robert Traill Spence, father of Carroll Spence, as well as to Keith Spence, the latter's grandfather. Other material conists of autograph notes, possibly by Spence and/or members of his family concerning the family's genealogy.

Dates

01/01/1811-12/31/1822

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 2.5 Linear Feet (3 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

08/12/05

Container Summary

Contains ALS, 2 sheets/3 pages, from Robert Traill Spence to Mrs. Stewart, wife of a fellow naval officer. Undated. Includes autograph note, probably by Carroll Spence - "...letter written to Mrs. Comder. Stewart in answer to one written by her asking Captain Spence's advice relative to a misunderstanding with her husband Comder. Stewart..."