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ITEM — Box: 6 (Oversize), Folder: 4 Identifier: Mss:766 1761-1797

Stephen Collins correspondence to Jonathan Amory, 1776 Digital

Scope and Contents

Contains a letter from Stephen Collins, administrator of the estate of William Barrell, to Jonathan Amory, in 1776, discussing his progress settling the estate, inventories of goods he was taking, and the contents of Barrell's records, which he was sorting. Items he found were a letter from Barrell's brother, merchant and shipowner Joseph Barrell (1739-1804), regarding William's share in a privateer ship and accounts of flour Joseph had not shipped. Removed from Box 4, folder 26.

Dates

  • Creation: 1776

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Materials stored onsite. Please contact specialcollectionsref@hbs.edu for more information.

Extent

4 linear feet ( (46 volumes, 6 boxes))

Physical Location

MANU

Repository Details

Part of the Baker Library Special Collections and Archives, Harvard Business School Repository

Baker Library Special Collections and Archives holds unique resources that focus on the evolution of business and industry, as well as the records of the Harvard Business School, documenting the institution's development over the last century. These rich and varied collections support research in a diverse range of fields such as business, economic, social and cultural history as well as the history of science and technology.

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