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Lynde Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: GTM-220829

Scope and Contents

Correspondence and documents concerning the family of Captain and Mrs. Frederick Marcey Lynde. The papers primarily concern Captain Lynde's petition for longevity pay after his discharge from the army in June 1862, as well as the Sasser family's claims to compensation for damages sustained to their farm during the Civil War.

Dates

  • 1862 - 1925

Conditions Governing Access

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

.20 Linear Feet ( 1 half-width document case, legal size.)

Language of Materials

English

Title
Lynde Family Papers
Status
Completed
Author
TJ
Date
2022-08-29
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Edition statement
This finding aid has been prepared from a typed inventory and scopr note produced prior to 1985.

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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