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Legal papers: Benjamin Whitney, estate petition, 1789-1790

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: I.

Scope and Contents

From the Series:

Series I. Cyrus Baldwin (1740-1790) Papers contains his personal correspondence, bills and receipts, legal papers, estate papers, and almanacs. Cyrus’ letters, 1776-1790, contain eight items, including one letter from his brother, Loammi, concerning the war effort. Among the bills and receipts, 1764-1790, are bills for his general stores located in Woburn, Massachusetts, and Dunstable, New Hampshire; notes concerning merchandise exchanged with his brother, Loammi; and account records. The legal papers include the papers concerning the guardianship of the estate of Benjamin Whitney, 1789-1790.

Dates

  • Creation: 1789-1790

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 17 linear feet (35 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Series: English

Repository Details

Part of the Phillips Library Repository

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