Ezra Bartlett Papers, 1778-1846

Title:

Ezra Bartlett Papers, 1778-1846

Creator:

Bartlett, Ezra, 1770-1848

Accession / Call Number:

2018.050

Object ID:

2011.001

Date:

1778-1846

Physical Description:

1 box ; 0.21 linear feet

Scope and Content:

The Ezra Bartlett papers consist of letters sent to him and members of his family between 1778 and 1846, as well as several drafts of Bartlett's outgoing correspondence. Family correspondence includes letters written by Bartlett's sisters, his wife Hannah, and their children. Two of Bartlett's sons, Levi and Josiah, wrote letters home while attending Dartmouth College between 1821 and 1827. Bartlett's professional correspondence includes letters written by Dr. John French of Landaff, NH, from 1808 to 1844, when he sought medical advice on the use of herbs. They offer valuable insight into early nineteenth-century medical practices, patient symptoms, and treatments. There are also several letters regarding Bartlett's political career and printed political circulars.

Subjects:

Medicine--Practice , Physicians , Judges

Locations:

Concord, NH
Grafton County, NH
Haverhill, NH
Stratham, NH
Warren, NH

People:

Bartlett, Ezra, 1770-1848 , Bartlett, Hannah, 1777-1855 , Bartlett, Josiah, 1803-1853 , Bartlett, Levi , Bartlett, Mary, 1730-1789 , Bartlett, Richard, 1794-1837 , Bell, John, 1765-1836 , Bell, Samuel, 1770-1850 , French, John , True, Rhoda, 1760-1794 , Woodbury, Levi, 1789-1851

Organizations:

Dartmouth College
New Hampshire. General Court. House of Representatives
New Hampshire. General Court. Senate
New-Hampshire Medical Society

Credit Line:

New Hampshire Historical Society purchase.

Restrictions:

Available for research.

Level Description:

Collection