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William Fitzhugh, undated
Collection Overview
Collection Description & Creator Information
- Description:
This collection of autograph letters, dated 1785?-1898, by Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Hancock, Henry Clay, John Quincy Adams, and other American statesmen, consists of 24 letters, 3 signatures, 3 newspaper clippings, and a poem by Louisa C. Adams in pocket of front cover. Compiled by John S. Gulick and his wife, Elizabeth Milligan Gulick. Previously bound in a black lacquered binding with leather spine and pearl bosses in the four corners on upper and lower boards, with a painting of a bouquet of flowers surrounded by an ornate gold border on upper cover.
The following standard abbreviations, or their variations, are used to identify materials in this collection: ALS = autograph letter signed, TLS = typed letter signed, AMsS = autograph manuscript signed.
Collection History
- Custodial History:
The collection was formed as a result of a departmental practice of combining into one collection manuscript material of various accessions relating to a particular author.
- Archival Appraisal Information:
No appraisal information is available.
Access & Use
- Access Restrictions:
The collection is open for research.
- Conditions for Reproduction and Use:
Single photocopies may be made for research purposes. No further photoduplication of copies of material in the collection can be made when Princeton University Library does not own the original. Inquiries regarding publishing material from the collection should be directed to RBSC Public Services staff through the Ask Us! form. The library has no information on the status of literary rights in the collection and researchers are responsible for determining any questions of copyright.
- Credit this material:
William Fitzhugh; John Story Gulick Collection of American Statesmen, C0964, Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library
- Location:
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Firestone LibraryOne Washington RoadPrinceton, NJ 08544, USA
- Storage Note:
- Firestone Library (mss): Box 1
