Martin Ellison Papers, 1853-1860, 2023
- Title:
- Martin Ellison Papers, 1853-1860, 2023
- Creator:
- Ellison, Martin Greenhalgh, 1808-1878
Weber, Nathan J. - Accession / Call Number:
- 2025.025 (m)
- Object ID:
- 2025.025 (m)
- Date:
- 1853-1860, 2023
- Physical Description:
- 1 folder, 5 items
- Scope and Content:
- The Martin Ellison Papers consist of five documents related to Martin Greenhalgh Ellison during his time in Dover, NH. The documents consist of O. S. Baptist records for Dover, NH, from 1857 to 1860, which include information on meetings; a poem by Martin Ellison titled "A glance at the Dover Antislavery platform" dated 1853-1855; an undated account book of Martin Ellison; and an unsigned petition dated pctober 27, 1855 from the residents of Dover against the tyranny of Russia, calling out the success of the allies for their capture of Sevastopol. Also included is a letter from the donor, Nathan Weber, dated 2023, which includes information on the Martin Ellison family, where they settled, and Ellison's membership with the Potter's Emigration Society. This document also includes a transcription of the family history by Alberta Russell.
- Subjects:
- Religion, Baptists, Account books, Poetry, Antislavery movements, Slavery, Petitions, Genealogy
- Locations:
- Dover, NH
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Nathan J. Weber.
- Restrictions:
- Available for research.
- Level Description:
- Collection
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