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Hobart, John Henry: Correspondence with His Brother Robert E. Hobart and His Nephew Nathaniel Potts Hobart, 1804-1830
Collection Overview
Collection Description & Creator Information
- Description:
The collection consists primarily of correspondence of John Henry Hobart and members of his extended family. There are several transcribed letters by Hobart to his mother, Hannah Hobart. Other correspondents include Marabella Story, Hobart's nephews Nathanael Potts Hobart and W. A. Smith, and his brother Robert E. Hobart. Also included are several draft letters from Mrs. Hannah Hobart to her sons and four poems written by different members of Hobart's family.
Collection History
- Custodial History:
The collection was formed as a result of a Departmental practice of combining into one collection material of various accessions relating to a particular person, family, or subject.
- Archival Appraisal Information:
No appraisal information is available.
Access & Use
- Access Restrictions:
This 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:
Hobart, John Henry: Correspondence with His Brother Robert E. Hobart and His Nephew Nathaniel Potts Hobart; Hobart Family Collection, C1080, 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
