II. Business and Personal Papers, 1777-1871
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Not requestable
Scope and Contents
Series II. Business and Personal Papers record Page's warehouse business, civic, legal, and personal activities. The bulk of the business papers (B2 F3) contain accounts and receipts for the warehouse; however, shares of the Danvers and Beverly Iron Works are also filed here. The civic and military papers include the 1779 journal kept by Page during the Revolutionary War, North Parish Church records, and correspondence regarding Danvers civic and political affairs. Include here is a printed eulogy for Samuel Holten, a friend and associate, and documents relating to the Society for the Suppression of Intemperance.
The bulk of the legal papers contain the records of estates administered by Page. Also found here are any of Page's own deeds and agreements. Of interest are the 1794 petition by Page on behalf of Danvers residents to the Court of General Sessions and a 1795 agreement with Nathan Read. The petition asked the Court to order the County treasury to pay for the new road and bridge over Waters River in Danversport. The 1795 agreement stipulated that Read would built the bridge.
The Page family correspondence (B2 F8) contains letters to Page's in-laws, Joshua Goodale and John Green. Also found here are some William P. Page letters.
Dates
- Creation: 1777-1871
Creator
- From the Collection: Page, Samuel, 1753-1814 (Person)
Restrictions on Access
This collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 1 linear foot (2 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Phillips Library Repository