A Dominican Chronicle by Carlton Alexander Rood, 1989
Scope and Contents
Series VI. Joseph Warren Fabens (1821-1875) Papers include legal documents, correspondence, and business papers for the years 1840 to 1875, along with secondary research material concerning Santo Domingo from 1978 and 1989. Joseph Warren Fabens' personal papers include published works and manuscripts along with correspondence to his wife and mother. Business records include speeches on the political, social, and economic history of Cayenne, notes on the Fabens interest in the introduction of camels into the southwestern United States, and correspondence with leading figures of the day. This correspondence includes the appointment papers of Fabens to the position of United States Consul to Cayenne, signed by James Buchanan in 1848, a letter addressing the topic of the relocation of slaves from the United States to the West Indies, and multiple letters discussing the possible annexation of Santo Domingo.
Dates
- Creation: 1989
Creator
- From the Collection: Fabens family (Family)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research. Box 6, folder 9 is restricted due to fragility. Photocopies of the material is available in box 6, folder 8.
Extent
From the Collection: 7 linear feet (8 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Sub-Series: English
Repository Details
Part of the Phillips Library Repository