Legal documents, financial papers, 1769-1847, 1680-1888
Scope and Contents
Series IV. Miscellaneous Papers consists of non-Lee family correspondence, legal, financial, and shipping papers ranging from 1680 until 1917. The bulk of the correspondence is of a personal nature including letters to Martha N. Very regarding her charity work in the 1860s, correspondence to Henry M. Brooks, and letters concerning genealogy. Among the legal papers is a 1780 deed for a share in the prizes of the privateer Phenex (Brigantine). Miscellaneous shipping papers contain a ship and cargo listing of "Exports of America, 1804," an undated extract from the journal of the Persia (Ship), and miscellaneous invoices and memorandums. Miscellaneous papers include memorandums and drawings for a house in Northfield, and passports of Edward C. Wilson.
Dates
- Creation: 1769-1847, 1680-1888
Creator
- From the Collection: Lee family (Family)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.5 linear feet (3 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Series: English
Repository Details
Part of the Phillips Library Repository