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This collection of Townshend family correspondence reflects day-to-day events, both
personal and public, of this extensive 19th century family. Living in England, Scotland,
and
Ireland in the 1800s, the Townshend family counted among its members both military
and
church leaders. Of note is the spelling of the surname which varies between Townsend
and
Townshend, with Townshend becoming the predominate spelling in later years. Family
members
Aubrey, Edward, Eliza, John (Jack), and Marianne Oliver (Minnie) are especially
well-represented for the period 1856-1884. Arranged in chronological order, the letters
of
frequent correspondents are grouped by the given name of Townshend family members,
unless
otherwise stated. Undated letters follow the chronological sequence. Letters from
friends
and acquaintances are also present, as is ephemera. An index of correspondents follows
the
folder list, though the identities and names of the correspondents have not yet been
fully
verified. |
