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Ferry family papers, 1799-1887
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Ferry family
- Title
- Ferry family papers
- Dates
- 1799-1887 (inclusive)17991887
- Quantity
- .27 cubic foot
- Collection Number
- 3126
- Summary
- Personal papers of pioneer family of Washington state
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
Open to all users.
- Languages
- English, French
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Elisha P. Ferry was a territorial governor of Washington and first State Governor. The Ferry Family includes Peter P. Ferry (known as Colonel Ferry), Elisha's father; the Peyre-Ferry group, the French branch of the family of which Clarissa Peyre Ferry is the only fully identified correspondent. Another member of this group is Uncle Pierre of Pierre Peyre Ferry.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
These papers, presented by David Kellogg of Bellevue, Washington, in 1975, were originally added to the Elisha P. Ferry papers. The accession name was changed to Ferry Family Papers, however, when it was discovered that they contained a significant number of papers of other family members.
Elisha P. Ferry, 1825-1895, was surveyor-general of Washington Territory, served two terms as governor of the Territory and was elected first governor of Washington State. He also practiced law in Washington. (See also Elisha P. Ferry Papers.) Most of his papers in this accession relate to his legal and political career in Illinois and his letters all date from the 1840's. His papers constitute the largest part of the accession.
Papers of Peter P. Ferry (known as Colonel Ferry), Elisha's father, form another subgroup. The Peyre-Ferry subgroup includes all the papers of the French branch of the family. The genealogy of this part of the family is unknown and the only fully identified correspondent is Clarissa Peyre Ferry. Her letters and her mother's are addressed to Clarissa's father in the United States. They reveal an estrangement between the father and his family. Clarissa's letters mention also an Uncle Pierre in the United States and related papers in the accession name a Pierre Peyre Ferry as well.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 2 accessions.
- Accession No. 3126-001, Ferry family papers, 1799-1887
- Accession No. 3126-002, Ferry family papers, 1802-1803
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 3126-001: Ferry family papers, 1799-1887Return to Top
- Series 1, Biographical Features
- Series 2, Elisha P. Ferry
- Series 3, Peter P. Ferry
- Series 4, Peyre Ferry family
Scope and Content: Correspondence, personal documents.
Most of the papers relate to Ferry's legal and political career in Illinois. Some family papers, including letters written by Clarissa Peyre Ferry circa 1806, in French.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Gift of David Kellogg, 6/27/1975.
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
Series 1: Biographical Features |
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| Box/Folder | Accession | ||
| 1/1 | 3126-001 | Genealogy |
undated |
Series 2: Elisha P. Ferry |
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| Box/Folder | Accession | ||
| 1/2 | 3126-001 | Richard Yates incoming letters |
1862 |
| 1/2 | 3126-001 | William Butler incoming letters |
1862 |
| 1/2 | 3126-001 | Richard Yates incoming letters |
1863 |
| 1/2 | 3126-001 | U.S. Treasury Department incoming letters |
1864 |
| 1/3 | 3126-001 | Outgoing letters to L. P. Ferry |
1841 |
| 1/3 | 3126-001 | Outgoing letters to Lewis V. Ferry |
1845 |
| 1/3 | 3126-001 | Outgoing letters to John ? |
1847 |
| 1/3 | 3126-001 | Outgoing letters to Miss Norman |
1847 |
| 1/3 | 3126-001 | Outgoing letters to Julia Ferry Tull |
approximately 1849 |
| 1/4 | 3126-001 | Legal Documents |
1838-1887 |
| 1/5 | 3126-001 | Ephemera |
1876 |
Series 3: Peter P. Ferry |
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| Box/Folder | Accession | ||
| 1/6 | 3126-001 | Lucius Lyon incoming letters |
1835 |
| 1/6 | 3126-001 | Adelaide V. Ferry incoming letters |
1835 |
| 1/6 | 3126-001 | Lewis V. Ferry incoming letters |
1840 |
| 1/7 | 3126-001 | Land Deed |
1838 |
Series 4: Peyre Ferry family |
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| Box/Folder | Accession | ||
| 1/8 | 3126-001 | Clarissa Peyre Ferry to her father
correspondence |
1805-1806 |
| 1/8 | 3126-001 | Clarissa's mother to Clarissa's father |
1806 |
| 1/9 | 3126-001 | Commendation to Pierre Peyre Ferry from
commander |
1799 |
| 1/9 | 3126-001 | Rent receipt and list |
1806 |
| 1/9 | 3126-001 | Permission to Pierre Peyre Ferry to reside in Ft.
Royal |
1809 |
| 1/10 | 3126-001 | Court Case - Judgment Peyre Ferry family property
dispute |
1829 |
Accession No. 3126-002: Ferry family papers, 1802-1803Return to Top
Scope and Content: Financial record book probably kept by Peter (Pierre) Peyre Ferry, a colonel in the French army and born in Marseille, 7/14/1769. Records his financial transactions in Martinique (in French).
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by David Kellogg, 1/16/1981.
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Frontier and pioneer life--Washington (State)--19th century
- Governors--Washington (State)
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Ferry family--Archives
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Ferry, Clarissa Peyre (creator)
- Ferry, Elisha P. (Elisha Peyre), 1825-1895 (creator)
