Scope and content
Eight letters written by Ebenezer Ripley from Cooperstown to father-in-law Col. Samuel Flower, to brother-in-law Alfred Flower, both of Feeding Hills, Massachusetts and Francis Flower of Northampton. The letters concern some family news, and comments on "Politiks," including references to "Jefferson's request" (in relation to the birth of Ripley's twins); the (1807) Embargo; the "Albany Ox"; the "Irish Bull"; and Governor Daniel D. Tompkins.
Dates
- 1797-1809.
Creator
- Ripley, Ebenezer. (Person)
Biographical / Historical
Ebenezer Ripley was born in Massachusetts and moved to Cooperstown, New York in the 1790s. In 1817 he moved to Lamb's Creek (near Mansfield), Pennsylvania.
Extent
8 items. (8 items.)
Language of Materials
English
- Description rules
- Appm
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository
Contact:
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Cornell University
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2B Carl A. Kroch Library
Cornell University
Ithaca NY 14853
607-255-3530
607-255-9524 (Fax)