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Armistead Family Papers

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Filing Cabinet Manuscripts



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Armistead Family Papers, 1813-1815, 1817-1818, 1901, 1916 | Sargeant Memorial Collection

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Title: Armistead Family Papers, 1813-1815, 1817-1818, 1901, 1916Add to your cart.

ID: 001/01/MSS 0000-359

Primary Creator: Armistead, Robert (1796-1819)

Other Creators: Brent, Robert, 1764-1819, Saunders, John

Extent: 2.0 Folders

Arrangement: Arranged by series in chronological order.

Date Acquired: 04/12/2004

Subjects: Constellation (Frigate), Erie (Sloop of war), Gibraltar, Norfolk (Va.), Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company, United States. Navy--Sea life--History--19th century, Washington (D.C.)

Forms of Material: Correspondence, Envelopes, Notes

Languages: English

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Correspondence and notes relating to the Armistead brothers and events surrounding both the War of 1812 and the Second Barbary War.

Biographical Note

Robert Armistead was a midshipman in the United States Navy. He took part in the Second Barbary War, serving on board both the frigate USS Constellation and the sloop USS Erie. Armistead died in Norfolk, Virginia on April 30, 1819.

Subject/Index Terms

Constellation (Frigate)
Erie (Sloop of war)
Gibraltar
Norfolk (Va.)
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
United States. Navy--Sea life--History--19th century
Washington (D.C.)

Administrative Information

Repository: Sargeant Memorial Collection

Access Restrictions: This collection is open to all researchers.

Use Restrictions: The status of copyright for these materials is governed by Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, U. S. C.). Copyright restrictions may apply.

Acquisition Source: Cornelia Hager by donation

Related Materials: Robert A. Armistead Ship Journal, 1815-1818, Library of Virginia.

Preferred Citation: Armistead Family Papers, MSS 0000-359, Sargeant Memorial Collection, Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk, Virginia.

Processing Information: Processed December 20, 2015.


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