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Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], D. Levin Clarkson Letterbook, Ms1988-115, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.
The D. Levin Clarkson Letterbook was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in 1988.
The processing and description of the D. Levin Clarkson Letterbook commenced and was completed in May, 2021.
The contents of this collection appear to relate entirely to a single Clarkson family of Potsdam, New York, and New York City, but the collection does not contain enough information for confirmation of identities. Names found in the collection are Levinus, David L., Augustus L., Lavinia, and Elizabeth Clarkson, with the implication that all were siblings. Various online sources identify these Clarksons as being children of Levinus (1765-1845) and Ann Mary Van Horne (1778-1856) Clarkson of Potsdam, New York, and New York City.
This collection consists of a single letterbook maintained by Levin Clarkson, of New York City. The bound volume contains copies of letters written by Clarkson while acting in capacity as executor of the estate of his uncle David (probably David Clarkson). Most of the letters are addressed to other family members, including David Augustus Clarkson, Augustus L. Clarkson, Elizabeth Clarkson, and Lavinia Clarkson. Other letters are addressed to C. N. S. Rowland and R. A. Stone. Most of the letters relate to various facets of the estate, including Utica Railroad stock, real estate, and pew rentals at Trinity Church and St. John's Chapel, New York. (The letters to R. A. Stone appear to relate to management of a farm.) Also included are statements of the estate accounts.
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