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John M. Gordon Family Correspondence, 1840 - 1877

 File — Box: 2

Dates

  • 1840 - 1877

Conditions Governing Access

Open to the public without restrictions.

Extent

From the Collection: 3.75 Linear Feet (9 full Hollinger boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Scope and Contents

Gordon's incoming correspondence from his wife Emily up to 1852. Letters (1850s) from his young daughters Susan F. and Rebecca C. Gordon describing their activities in Baltimore. The bulk of the letters between 1868-1877 are from Gordon's sister Susan F. Ryan (formerly Mrs. Alexander Gordon) who was living in Baltimore.

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the H. Furlong Baldwin Library Repository

Contact:
H. Furlong Baldwin Library
Maryland Center for History and Culture
610 Park Avenue
Baltimore MD 21201 United States
4106853750