Fayerweather, Thomas
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1724 - 1805
Biography
Thomas Fayerweather (1724-1805) was a Boston merchant engaged in coastwise and international shipping in the West Indies, Europe, England, and Nova Scotia, as well as whaling and mining ventures, and farming.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Thomas Fayerweather incoming letters
Collection Identifier: Mss:766 1750-1768 F283Overview:
Thomas Fayerweather (1724-1805) was a merchant in Boston and Cambridge, Massachusetts, engaged in domestic and international shipping along the Eastern seaboard, in the West Indies, Europe, and Nova Scotia. The Thomas Fayerweather incoming letters, dated 1750-1784, relate to trade of goods like molasses and sugar, and social matters, from correspondents including James Porter, William Blair Townsend, William Spooner, and Henry Atkins.
Daniel Rea records
Collection Identifier: Mss:451 1736-1784 R281Scope and Contents:
Three accounts books maintained by Boston tailor Daniel Rea from 1736 to 1784. Volume one is a daybook with entries from 1736 to 1749, for making, mending, or altering clothing. Volume two is a ledger recording credits and debits from 1750 to 1778. Daniel Rea accepted payment in goods and services; Captain Samuel Stebbins settled his account in 1757 by bartering earthenware and two coats, quilted by his daughter. Volume three is a daybook recording charges and payments from 1772 to 1784....