David Priestly Hall and David Prescott Hall papers (RLC.Ms.005)
Redwood Library and Athenaeum
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Collection Overview
| Title: | David Priestly Hall and David Prescott Hall papers |
| Date range: | 1819-1907, (bulk 1854-1907) |
| Creator: | Hall, David Priestly, 1798-1868 |
| Extent: | 1 linear foot (1 record box) |
| Abstract: | This collection contains letters and commonplace books from New York City lawyers, who often spent their summers in Newport, Rhode Island: David Priestly Hall (1798-1868) and his youngest son, David Prescott Hall (1845-1907). Also included is a series of drafts recounting the history of the United States, written by David Prescott Hall as a young child, and letters sent between father and son. |
| Language of materials: | English. |
| Repository: | Redwood Library and Athenaeum |
| Collection number: | RLC.Ms.005 |
