The Peabody Family Papers consist of 1 linear foot, primarily of correspondence dating from 1820 to 1853. Most of the letters are addressed to Maria Chase, a friend and neighbor of the three Peabody sisters, although a few are to Rebecca Chase Kinsman. The collection also includes several journals in which the letters have been published. Since the original letters are extremely fragile, researchers are requested to use the photocopies located in Box 2.

This collection is organized into two series:

• I. Peabody Family
• II. Rebecca Chase Kinsman