ABBOTT, Josiah Gardner, 1814-1891


Guide to Research Collections

Massachusetts Historical Society
Boston, MA
Papers: 1803-1883, 1 box.
Correspondence between Josiah Gardner Abott and his wife, Caroline Livermore Abbott before and after their marriage, 1830-1877, and correspondence between Josiah and Caroline Abbott and their children, including a series of letters sent by Sarah Abbott Fay, 1875-1883, discussing her life in Newport, R.I. Also includes a manuscript of a lecture delivered by Josiah Gardner Abbott, 1831.


University of Chicago Library
Manuscripts, Special Collections
Chicago, IL
Papers: 1803-1883, 1 box.
A letter from Josiah Gardner Abbott to William H. Seward, January 9. 1868. The letter recommends supporting the appointment of Joseph Warren Mansur of Massachusetts as judge in the new territory of Alaska.