Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
Title notes
- Source of title proper: Title based on the creator of the fonds.
Level of description
Repository
Reference code
Dates of creation area
Date(s)
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1823-1854 (Creation)
- Creator
- Stewart, Frances Anne
Physical description area
Physical description
3 items
Archival description area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Frances Anne Stewart (nee Browne) was born May 24, 1794, daughter of Reverend Francis Browne and Anna Maria Noble, in Dublin, Ireland. In 1796, Rev. Browne died quite suddenly in front of his wife. The resulting shock left Frances' mother somewhat of an… Read more
Custodial history
This fonds was in the custody of Mr. Brown, father of Professor Stewart Brown, until it was donated to the Trent University Archives.
Scope and content
The fonds consists of three original letters. Two are written to Harriet Beaufort, the third and last one to Maria Noble. Letter #1 (November 9, 1823-December 6, 1823), tells of mail received, the death of Frances' daughter Bessie, description of produce,… Read more
Notes area
Immediate source of acquisition
The fonds was donated by Professor Stewart Brown, on behalf of his father, Mr. Brown.
Restrictions on access
Materials are fragile; researchers will be requested to use the transcripts and photocopies found in 94-006.
Associated materials
Associated material is located in the Archives of Ontario.
For related records see: 71-001, 74-1006, 77-1006, 78-008, 92-1002, 94-006, 94-007, 94-1001, and 02-001.
General note
Located in Large Materials Cabinet - Drawer 46.
General note
Letter 1: Stewart to Harriet Beaufort, 9 Nov 1823 to 6 Dec 1823, re mail received, death of Frances' daughter Bessie, description of produce, and communication problems
Letter 2: Stewart to Beaufort, 27 Jan 1824 to 5 Feb… Read more