Mary M. Hallowell letters

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0612

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Scope and Contents

This collection consists of letters written to Mary Hallowell of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from various government officials in Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island, regarding her request for help for "refugees" from Tennessee during and immediately after the Civil War. These refugees were Tennessee residents who had remained loyal to the Union during and who had moved farther north during the War.

Dates

Creation: 1864-1865

Conditions Governing Access

None

Biographical / Historical

Mary M. Hallowell lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1864 and 1865.

Extent

0.03 Linear Feet (21 pieces)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Letters written to Mary Hallowell from various government officials in Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island, regarding her request for help for "refugees" from Tennessee during and immediately after the Civil War. These refugees were Tennessee residents who had remained loyal to the Union and had moved farther north during the War.

Provenance

unknown

General

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