Letters received from Michael Shepard, Jan.-June 1829
File — Box: 1, Folder: 7
Identifier: SERIES I.
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
Series I. Correspondence documents only a fraction of Perkins' extensive business affairs. Letters are primarily from Perkins' business associates David Pingree and Michael Shepard. Written to Perkins after his retirement to Topsfield, they describe not only financial transactions, but also daily events in Salem, in particular the numerous business failures which occurred in 1829. Of interest are the letters by both Pingree and Shepard describing the murder of Joseph White in April, 1830 and the subsequent murder trial in November.
Dates
- Creation: Jan.-June 1829
Creator
- From the Collection: Perkins, Thomas, 1758-1830 (Person)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 3 linear feet (5 boxes; 3 volumes)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Repository Details
Part of the Phillips Library Repository