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Letter book, 1839-1840, 1843-1844

 File — Volume: 6
Identifier: B.

Scope and Contents

From the Sub-Series:

Subseries B. Business Correspondence, which covers the years 1820 until 1847, includes letters from merchant houses, business associates, and friends. Several letters were written by Salem residents who were agents in foreign ports. These letters related news of Salem as well as the commerce business in their own ports. Included here are several letters about J. Cunningham’s engagement to Nathaniel’s niece, Mary Anne Southwick.

Dates

  • Creation: 1839-1840, 1843-1844

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 6 linear feet (10 boxes; 14 volumes)

Language of Materials

From the Sub-Series: English

Repository Details

Part of the Phillips Library Repository

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