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Amistad

Amistad

These are only a few examples of resources at the Connecticut State Library (CSL). Many of the resources are not online, and are in restricted collections (must be used on site at CSL) that should be requested in advance by contacting the History & Genealogy Unit (860-757-6580).

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Archives at CSL

Archives at Connecticut State Library (CSL)

These are examples of some of the resources available from the Connecticut State Archives.

Much of this information is not available online. It is recommended to contact the History & Genealogy desk before coming to visit, as items need to be pulled from secured collections.

Books, Documents, etc.

Books, Documents, etc.

Federal Documents

Below are some examples of federal documents.

  • In Senate of the United States. February 19, 1851. Submitted, and ordered to be printed. Mr. Mason made the following report: (To accompany Bill S. No. 471.) The Committee on Foreign Relations, to whom was referred the resolution of the Senate instructing them "to inquire into the propriety of providing by law, pursuant to the recommendation of President Polk, in his message of the seventh December, eighteen hundred and forty seven, for payment of the claim there mentioned as arising to certain Spanish claimants in the 'Amistad case,' " have had the same under consideration, and submit the following report...

    Date February 19, 1851
    Session 31st Congress, 2nd Session
    Volume Serial Set Vol. No. 593, Session Vol. No.1
    Document S.Rpt. 301
  • Schooner Amistad. June 24, 1846.

    Date June 24, 1846
    Session 29th Congress, 1st Session
    Volume Serial Set Vol. No. 491, Session Vol. No.4
    Document H.Rpt. 753
  • Schooner Amistad. (To accompany Bill H.R. No. 328.) April 10, 1844.

    Date April 10, 1844
    Session 28th Congress, 1st Session
    Volume Serial Set Vol. No. 446, Session Vol. No.2
    Document H.Rpt. 426
  • Schooner Amistad. Message from the President of the United States, transmitting sundry letters between the Department of State and the Chevalier d'Argaiz, on the subject of the schooner "Amistad." February 28, 1842. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Date February 28, 1842
    Session 27th Congress, 3rd Session
    Volume Serial Set Vol. No. 422, Session Vol. No.5
    Document H.Doc. 191

Other Institutions

Other Institutions

Terminology and Usage Disclaimer

Please be advised that some of these resources--particularly those created in previous eras--contain descriptions for ancestral, racial, ethnic, and gender identity that may be offensive or harmful to individuals investigating these records, and are considered inappropriate to use in modern times. The descriptions and treatment of historically marginalized groups, women, and animals may be upsetting. Also, please note that inclusion in this subject guide does not necessarily constitute endorsement of the views therein--we encourage investigators to use their own judgment when evaluating books, websites, articles, documents, and other resources.

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