William P. Curtis letters, 1849-1860 (majority within 1849-1854)

Summary

Creator:

Curtis, William B.

Abstract:

This collection primarily consists of letters that William P. Curtis of Auburn, New York, wrote to his son, William B. Curtis of Prattsburgh, New York, about finances, local news, and family matters.

Extent:

52 items

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by Meg Hixon, February 2012

Background

Scope and Content:

This collection consists of 50 letters that William P. Curtis of Auburn, New York, wrote to his son, William B. Curtis of Prattsburgh, New York, and 2 financial documents. Curtis wrote about his finances, often requesting that his son send money and acknowledging its receipt. In his letter of April 2, 1852, he discussed the possibility of building a new house and the estimated costs of its construction. Many of his letters contain news of family members, friends, and boarders. He commented on events such as a speech by Daniel Webster (June 3, 1851) and Fourth of July celebrations (July 5, 1852).

The collection's 2 financial records are an inventory of bonds and other notes pertaining to William P. Curtis (October 1, 1851) and a record of payments from William B. Curtis to Henry Curtis (August 24, 1860).

Biographical / Historical:

William P. Curtis and lived in Auburn, New York, in the 1850s; his children included William B. and Ann. After the death of his first wife around 1851, Curtis married again in November 1852.

Acquisition Information:

2002. M-4230 .

Processing information:

Cataloging funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). This collection has been processed according to minimal processing procedures and may be revised, expanded, or updated in the future.

Arrangement:

The collection is arranged chronologically, with undated items at the end.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Subjects:

Agriculture--New York (State)
Finance, Personal.

Formats:

Accounts.
Letters (correspondence)

Names:

Curtis, William P.

Places:

Auburn (N.Y.)--Social life and customs.