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Rotch, Benjamin S.

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1817 - 1882

Biography

Son of Joseph Rotch. Had business interests in New Bedford, Massachusetts.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Rotch family papers

Collection Identifier: Mss:252 1808-1836 R842
Scope and Contents: The collection includes correspondence, bills, receipts for payment, a petty cash book, and other business records of members of the Rotch family, dating between 1808 and 1836. The bulk of the materials concern the business interests of William R. Rotch and Company of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Notable materials include reports from William R. Rotch's commercial agents and ship captains updating him on the current state of foreign markets such as Lisbon, Rio de Janeiro, Bilboa, and Madeira;...