Name/Title
Collection of Papers Regarding John Adams Webster Jr.Entry/Object ID
2024.001.0031Description
1) A black and white photocopy of a photo of John Adams Webster Jr. On the back is written in pencil:
Capt. John Adams Webster Jr.
U. S. N.
Grandmother is Bissells' [brother?]
by C. W. Davis
Washington + Richmond
2) A modern matte photo of a decorative pocketwatch, chain, winding key, and leather bag lined with decorative orange cord. All pieces are places individually.
3) An article declaring the pocketwatch in question was a gift to John A. Webster Jr. for his kind treatment of British Naval ships in winter 1865-66
4) A handwritten note declaring that the article was not true, that the article stated the pocketwatch was given to John A. Webster instead of John A. Webster Jr.Collection
Egeli Family Collection