Simeon B. Chittenden letter
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Abstract
One 1887 handwritten letter from former congressman Simeon B. Chittenden to a friend concerning a visit to Washington, D.C.
Biographical note
Simeon B. Chittenden (1814-1889) was a United States Representative from New York and served as vice president of the New York City Chamber of Commerce. He resided in Brooklyn at 18 Pierrepont Street and he is buried at Green-Wood Cemetery.
Historical note
Chittenden had traveled to Washington, D.C. to serve as a delegate to the General Christian Conference, under the auspices of the Evangelical Alliance. While there, he also spoke on the House floor.
Sources:
- "Affairs at Washington." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, December 11, 1887, p. 9.
- "The General Christian Conference." Brooklyn Daily Eagle, December 3, 1887, p. 1.
Arrangement
This collection consists of a single document.
Scope and Contents
One handwritten letter from former congressman Simeon B. Chittenden to a friend concerning a visit to Washington, D.C., dated December 11, 1887.
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Conditions Governing Access
Open to users without restriction.
Conditions Governing Use
This item is in the public domain.
Preferred Citation
Simeon B. Chittenden letter, 1887, 1980.021; Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Source and date of acquisition unknown. The item was formally accessioned in 1980.
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Processing Information
This collection was rehoused and the finding aid revised by Dee Bowers in 2024.
