Series I. First Generation Papers contain the business and personal papers of Jerathmiel Peirce and Ichabod Nichols and twelve other family members. Subseries A. Jerathmiel Peirce (1747-1827) includes business and personal letters, an inventory of his house, and a membership certificate. Subseries B. Ichabod Nichols (1749-1839) includes shipping papers, accounts, correspondence, a journal, and his will. Subseries C. Other Family Members contains the papers of various people of this generation who may be related to the Nichols family.