Description
The collection contains correspondence and memorabilia of the Palmer
Family. The correspondence, written during the mid to late nineteenth century, discusses the Civil War and family matters
in
Ohio and South Carolina. Transcriptions of most of the letters are also found in the Papers. The family memorabilia consists
of an undated carte de visite and an invitation to a 1911 family reunion.
Background
John Egerton Palmer IV (1793-1877) emigrated to the United States from England in 1819 and settled in Richland County,
Ohio. In 1820, he married Mary Ward (1801-1874) and they had the following children: John Egerton V, William Joseph, Thomas
Sharp, Mary Elizabeth, Jane Ward, Artamesia May, Caroline, Charles Ward, Joseph Ward, and Annie Frances. John Egerton IV was
described as a strong abolitionist whose farm served as a station on the underground railroad.
Restrictions
All applicable copyrights for the collection are protected under chapter 17 of the U.S. Copyright Code. Requests for
permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Head of Special Collections. Permission
for publication is given on behalf of the Regents of the University of California as the owner of the physical items. It is
not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.