Ferry family papers, 1799-1887
Table of Contents
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
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Open to all users.
- Languages
- English, French
Biographical Note
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 Description
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 Collection
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative Information
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 Collection
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Accession No. 3126-001: Ferry family papers, 1799-1887
.21 cubic footArrangement: Arranged in 4 series.
- 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.
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Series 1: Biographical Features
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Description: GenealogyDates: undatedContainer: Box/Folder 1/1, Accession 3126-001
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Series 2: Elisha P. Ferry
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Description: Richard Yates incoming lettersDates: 1862Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Accession 3126-001
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Description: William Butler incoming lettersDates: 1862Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Accession 3126-001
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Description: Richard Yates incoming lettersDates: 1863Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Accession 3126-001
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Description: U.S. Treasury Department incoming lettersDates: 1864Container: Box/Folder 1/2, Accession 3126-001
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Description: Outgoing letters to L. P. FerryDates: 1841Container: Box/Folder 1/3, Accession 3126-001
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Description: Outgoing letters to Lewis V. FerryDates: 1845Container: Box/Folder 1/3, Accession 3126-001
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Description: Outgoing letters to John ?Dates: 1847Container: Box/Folder 1/3, Accession 3126-001
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Description: Outgoing letters to Miss NormanDates: 1847Container: Box/Folder 1/3, Accession 3126-001
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Description: Outgoing letters to Julia Ferry TullDates: approximately 1849Container: Box/Folder 1/3, Accession 3126-001
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Description: Legal DocumentsDates: 1838-1887Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Accession 3126-001
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Description: EphemeraDates: 1876Container: Box/Folder 1/5, Accession 3126-001
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Series 3: Peter P. Ferry
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Description: Lucius Lyon incoming lettersDates: 1835Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Accession 3126-001
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Description: Adelaide V. Ferry incoming lettersDates: 1835Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Accession 3126-001
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Description: Lewis V. Ferry incoming lettersDates: 1840Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Accession 3126-001
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Description: Land DeedDates: 1838Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Accession 3126-001
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Series 4: Peyre Ferry family
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Description: Clarissa Peyre Ferry to her father correspondenceDates: 1805-1806Container: Box/Folder 1/8, Accession 3126-001
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Description: Clarissa's mother to Clarissa's fatherDates: 1806Container: Box/Folder 1/8, Accession 3126-001
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Description: Commendation to Pierre Peyre Ferry from commanderDates: 1799Container: Box/Folder 1/9, Accession 3126-001
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Description: Rent receipt and listDates: 1806Container: Box/Folder 1/9, Accession 3126-001
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Description: Permission to Pierre Peyre Ferry to reside in Ft. RoyalDates: 1809Container: Box/Folder 1/9, Accession 3126-001
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Description: Court Case - Judgment Peyre Ferry family property disputeDates: 1829Container: Box/Folder 1/10, Accession 3126-001
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Description: Accession No. 3126-002: Ferry family papers, 1802-1803.06 cubic foot
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)
