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Henry Hudson (b. 1787) papers, 1799-1820, undated

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 10
Identifier: SERIES V.

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Series V. Family Papers contain business and personal papers of family members and genealogical notes. Anna (Rogers) Hudson's (d. 1831) papers consist of correspondence with her mother Mary Rogers, and her siblings, John and Mary. Also included are letters to her son, John Rogers Hudson (1784-1831). Letters to Anna from her daughter-in-law, Louise C. Hudson, may be found in Louise's papers (B9 F2). Henry Hudson's (b. 1787) papers document his personal and bookselling activities. Also include is a memorandum book noting sermons preached in 1799. Letters for Henry to his brother John (1784-1831) are located in Box 3 Folders 4 and5. Hanna (Balch) Hudson's (d. 1828) papers contain a diary, and correspondence with her sister, Elizabeth G. Balch. Louise C. Hudson's personal correspondence consists of letters to her mother-in-law, Anna (Rogers) Hudson, and her niece, Sarah H. Hudson. John Rogers Hudson's (b. 1810) papers include business and personal correspondence with John T. Balch, a shipping receipt book, and almanac diaries noting personal and political events, and arrivals and departures of vessels from Newburyport harbor. The miscellaneous family papers contain correspondence and accounts of Hudson, Balch, and Rogers family members. Of interest is a photograph of John Roger's portrait. The genealogies consist of notes and essays regarding the Hudson family in the 17th and 18th centuries, and a number of related Newburyport and Newbury families, such as the Fairfields, Davenports, Toppans, Atkinson, Sewalls, Dummers, and Greenleafs.

Dates

  • Creation: 1799-1820, undated

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 6 linear feet (10 boxes; 4 volumes)

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Repository Details

Part of the Phillips Library Repository

Contact:
Peabody Essex Museum
306 Newburyport Turnpike
Rowley MA 01969 USA