Benjamin Pickman (1827-1893) correspondence, 1868-1888
Scope and Contents
Series V. Pickman Family Papers, 1679-1923, contains legal papers and wills of Benjamin Pickman (1671-1718/9); shipping, real estate, and estate papers of Benjamin Pickman (1707/8-1773) and his wife, Love (1709-1786); and personal and business papers of Clark Gayton (1746-1781), William (1747/8-1815), Thomas (1773-1817), Dudley Leavitt (1779-1846), Sophia (Palmer) (1786-1862), Love Rawlins (1786-1863), and Benjamin (1827-1893) Pickman. Of interest in Clark Gayton Pickman's papers is a 1770 letter from Abigail Eppes to Mary Pickman describing Clark's marriage to Sarah Orne. Sophia (Palmer) Pickman's personal correspondence includes letters from her husband, Thomas, as well as his letter to her mother asking for her hand in marriage. Appended to this series are genealogical notes and letters kept by William C. Endicott.
Dates
- Creation: 1868-1888
Creator
- From the Collection: Pickman, Benjamin, 1763-1843 (Person)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 9.5 linear feet (10 boxes; 36 volumes)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Repository Details
Part of the Phillips Library Repository