Volume 8, 1807 December-1808 January Digital
Scope and Contents
Contains invoices, bills, and a customs document related to the brig Two Brothers, as well as invoices for wharfage and labor on other ships. There is also correspondence from shipmaster Lemuel Pearson, who was stranded with the Two Brothers near Newcastle, England, because of a broken anchor, to Samuel Coates regarding repair of the anchor and advice on how to proceed with his goods in light of the Embargo Act of 1807.
Dates
- Creation: 1807 December-1808 January
Language of Materials
Collection is predominantly in English; materials in Dutch and French are identified at the folder level.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Materials stored onsite. Please contact specialcollectionsref@hbs.edu for more information.
Extent
2 linear feet (5 boxes)Physical Location
MANU
Creator
- From the Collection: Coates, Samuel (1748-1830) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Baker Library Special Collections and Archives, Harvard Business School Repository
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