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C. Family Papers, 1672-1722

 Sub-Series
Identifier: C.

Scope and Contents

Subseries C. Family Papers incorporate the John Curwen estate papers, Margaret Thatcher estate papers, Jonathan's immediate family papers, and his in-laws' papers. The John Curwen and Margaret Thatcher estate papers contain accounts and receipts for the settlement of the estate of Jonathan's brother, John, and correspondence, funeral expenses, and accounts for Jonathan's mother-in-law, Margaret Thatcher. The bulk of the family papers includes domestic accounts for Jonathan's family. Jonathan's in-law papers contain correspondence from in-laws Sergeants and Gibbs, and letters, accounts, and receipts for Jonathan's brother-in-law, William Browne and his family.

Dates

  • Creation: 1672-1722

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Box 9 contains covers from volumes and is restricted due to fragility.

Extent

From the Collection: 10 linear feet (9 boxes; 17 volumes)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Phillips Library Repository

Contact:
Peabody Essex Museum
306 Newburyport Turnpike
Rowley MA 01969 USA