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1. Drawing - FX88.21.2.3.2.1

   Sketch, in pencil, of Peter S. Townsend, M.D. done by his nephew Edward H. Thorne, "Taken while smoking, New York"; shows side view of PST sitting in chair, smoking cigarette.

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2. Drawing - FX88.21.2.3.2.2

   Sketch, in pencil, of Peter S. Townsend done by his nephew Edward H. Thorne, at New York; side view, shown smoking a small cigar or cigarette.

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3. Drawing - FX88.21.2.3.6

   Portrait of Samuel Townsend (1792-1834), son of Solomon and Anne Townsend, done by his brother Peter S. Townsend; left side profile; note; copied by Edward H. Thorne January(?) 13, 1842. Attached with sealing wax to a black sheet of paper, and both are attached to a rough grey pastel sketch of the head of a bearded man.

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4. Drawing - T53.124

   Sketch of Dr. Peter Townsend (1795-1849). Signed lightly in pencil near his left shoulder: "....del..." Inscribed on back:"This sketch of me in crayon, taken as I always sat in my study, is by the celebrated American painter Vanderlyn who was also about 1826, had previously taken my half portrait in oil colors an admirable likeness then & now (at) my sister Phebes. No. 170 East Broadway, NY. This in crayon was taken while I was a member of the ...

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5. History - FX88.21.2.2.1

   "Sketch of the Townsend Family in the United States of America", written "To Eleazer May Townsend Astor House, New York" by Peter S. Townsend; notes penciled in, probably at a later date.

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6. Letter - FX88.17.2.2

   From Charles D. to his father (at 124 Pearl Street) relating drainage problems in the swamp; Tim hoeing potatoes; Mrs. James C. Townsend's visit and requests; mother is going to New York City and has hired a servant; Eddie's "poison" continues. Addressed to Hon. S. Townsend, 124 Pearl St. Embossed building at upper right of first page (probably the Congress Paper Co. mark). Oyster Bay July 5th 71. Dear Father Tim and myself went to the...

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7. Painting - F62.b

   Oil portrait of Peter Townsend, showing a half-length portrait of the sitter, sitting three-quarters to right, wearing a dark frock coat with white stock-tied shirt. Framed in modern reproduction gilt and gessoed wood frame, in the manner of c.1850. Incised into back panel: P. S. Townsend M.D. N York 1826 VANDERLYN Fecit 1826.

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8. Will - FX88.21.2.3.7

   Last will and testament of Peter S. Townsend (1795-1849), son of Solomon and Anne Townsend; witnessed by John Vanderlyn and John B. Stevenson, at 153 Greene St., New York City.

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