Barlow, Joel, 1754-1812
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1754-03-24 - 1812-12-24
Biography
Joel Barlow (1754-1812), American businessman, diplomat, and poet
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Humphreys-Marvin-Olmstead collection
Collection
Call Number: MS 857
Abstract:
A collection of unrelated papers, linked by the family connections of the major figures. The papers of David Humphreys, a diplomat in the service of the United States, document his activities in Spain, 1789-1808. Also included are personal papers including correspondence with David Bushnell and Ezra Lee about submarines and with James Madison on politics, and some family correspondence. The papers of George William Erving, who was chargé d'affaires in Madrid (1804-1809) during Humphreys'...
Dates:
1776-1867