Series II. First Generation Business and Personal Papers: Richard Derby (1712-1783) contains the papers of Richard Derby (1712-1783), and range from 1738 until 1783. They include business correspondence, distillery receipts and accounts, miscellaneous receipts, account books, and legal documents. The miscellaneous business correspondence contains primarily letters regarding the purchase or sale of goods or the settlement of accounts. The distillery owned and operated by Richard is reflected in the distillery accounts and receipts, 1760-1781. Included here are also two account books recording purchases of rum from 1767 to 1769. The miscellaneous receipts, 1731-1783, contain all receipts and accounts that appear to be of a non-shipping origin. The account book ledger, 1757-1776, 1786-1790 (Volume 1), contains not only entries for shipping and non-shipping business, but also accounts for the settlement of Richard's estate and a copy of his will (dated October 27, 1783). A duplicate copy of Richard's will as well as deeds, powers of attorney, summonses, and bills of exchange are located in the folder of legal documents (box 16, folder 4). Volume 1, which is a ledger book from the years 1757-1776, and 1786-1790, has been microfilmed (#184).