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Matson and Netterville families and Frederick Glover documents, 1853-1963, inclusive
Scope and Contents
Includes a photostat of the marriage certificate of Nathaniel Matson and Anna Glover (1871), two biographies of Nathaniel Matson, the last will and testament of Frederick Glover (1863; foldered separately due to its fragile condition), and an envelope containing drawings of the design for an iron cornice by John I. Glover (circa 1868). It also includes correspondence between Clarine Matson Webb and Mary "Nette" Martino, as well as notes drawing from that correspondence, on Netterville family history. Additionally, there is a letter to Nette from her niece Elizabeth Ziegler. There are also two images of the Netterville coat of arms, one on a bookplate inscribed "J.T. [John Thomas] Netterville." The connection between the Netterville and Matson families is not clear.
Nathaniel Matson letters, 1864-1873, inclusive
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Scope and Contents
These letters pertain to Dr. Nathaniel Matson's service as a surgeon in the Civil War. One letter is from Matson to an assistant surgeon, E. McClellan; another comes from McClellan to William Buckingham, Governor of Connecticut, regarding Matson's request for sick leave. A letter dated October 2, 1865 from Colonel Hewey S. Abbot recommends Matson to be commissioned in the medical staff. Also included is a brief, informal letter from Connecticut Governor Buckingham to Dr. Matson regarding a government publication.
Nathaniel Matson account book, 1868-1874, inclusive
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Dr. Nathaniel Matson's account book, from January 1, 1868 to December 1869, and 1873 through 1874. Includes client information and the amount charged. Approximately 250 pages.
