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V. Daniel Towne, Jr. (1810-1891) and Sewall Lake Towne (1817-1899) Papers, 1840-1873

 Series

Scope and Contents

SERIES V. Daniel Towne, Jr. (1810-1891) and Sewall Lake Towne (1817-1899) Papers contain the personal financial records, inventories, and contracts of Daniel Towne, Jr. and Sewall Lake Towne. Included are accounting sheets documenting cider sales and paid receipts. This series contains the legal papers documenting the transference of their father’s, Daniel Towne’s (1781-1845), mortgage deed to his wife, Nancy (Wyatt) Towne, after his death. It also includes correspondence by Nancy Towne.

Dates

  • Creation: 1840-1873

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 5.09 Linear Feet (6 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Phillips Library Repository

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