Jake Påhlman Peterson

Jake Påhlman Peterson

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Jake is a Påhlman descendant — a connection he discovered through an obscure court filing. A researcher and author with a background in narrative therapy and family studies, his work is drawn to what the record chose not to say.
Georg Pohlmann’s seal 1627

Georg Pohlmann’s seal 1627

Title Georg Pohlmann’s seal 1627 Description One of the earliest seals collected from the Polman family. This is Georg (Jürgen ) Pohlmann's seal in 1627 in a commitment he signed to Alexander von...
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Påhlman seal

Påhlman seal

Title Påhlman seal Description A seal impression in red varnish on paper with the coat of arms of the Påhlman family, from Björnegården or Vänersvik. Owned by Påhlman Length: 47 mm, Width: 40 mm, Diameter:...
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Påhlman Letter to Christoffer Adam von Steding, 1763

Påhlman Letter to Christoffer Adam von Steding, 1763

Title Påhlman Letter to Christoffer Adam von Steding, 1763 Description Påhlman Letter to Christoffer Adam von Steding written in 1763. The letter is signed "Påhlman" and unclear who the author is, but likely...
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A Påhlman Letter to Curt von Stedingk, 1795

A Påhlman Letter to Curt von Stedingk, 1795

Title A Påhlman Letter to Curt von Stedingk, 1795 Description Adolf Fredrik Påhlman's Letter to Curt von Steding in 1795. Curt von Stedingk was a successful Swedish army officer and diplomat who played...
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A Påhlman Letter to Karl XIII, Undated

A Påhlman Letter to Karl XIII, Undated

Title A Påhlman Letter to Karl XIII, Undated Description Adolf Fredrik Påhlman's Letter to Karl XIII. The letter is undated but written between 1809 and 1818. Påhlman wrote to King Karl XIII about...
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Lieutenant Carl Fredrik Påhlman’s travel journals

Lieutenant Carl Fredrik Påhlman’s travel journals

Title Lieutenant Carl Fredrik Påhlman’s travel journals Description The lieutenant, later the captain of the Skaraborg regiment Carl Fredrik Påhlman's journals during a trip in Germany, France and Italy (together with the...
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Jürgen Polman’s letter to Axel Oxensterina

Jürgen Polman’s letter to Axel Oxensterina

Title Jürgen Polman’s letter to Axel Oxensterina Description Letter written by Georg Polman (Jürgen Polman), a Livonian officer in Swedish service, to Chancellor Axel Oxenstierna af Södemöre (b. 1583 d. 1654) in the 17th...
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