Nicholas Biddle (1786-1844)., 08/30/1805-08/30/1805

File — Box: 3, Folder: 130

Identifier: 75283

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

This series contains many nineteenth-century letters from members of the Biddle, Coxe and McMurtrie families, which are particularly useful in offering insight into the life of that period. Of special interest may be the letters by women (cf. the Franklin Sanborn Papers).

Dates

08/30/1805-08/30/1805

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Permission of the Biddle Family is required before accessing this collection. The Booth Family Center for Special Collections can provide information on the permission process.

Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.25 Linear Feet (3 Hollinger Document Cases, 1 Record Storage.)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Correspondence to Nicholas Biddle (1786-1844): photocopy of an autograph letter dated 8/30/1805 (pages including signature page missing) written to Biddle during his appointment in Paris as secretary to John Armstrong, U.S. minister to France. Probably written by a sibling or other family member, giving family news, including reference to (cousin) Clement Biddle (1740-1814).