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ITEM — Volume: Tb Identifier: Mss:761 1798-1955

William Trotter ledger and letter book, 1798-1808 Digital

Scope and Contents

Primarily a letter book of William Trotter concerning his import business, dated 1802-1807, as well as ledger entries dating from 1798 to 1808. Included are accounts of his partnership with Joseph Sansom, adventures to China by the ships Pigou and Delaware, an adventure to Alexandria, Ephraim Haines, Hannah Baker, William Sansom, Jane Owen, Rebecca Jones, Jane Larymore (Laremore), Henry Pratt, and Samuel Volans; and entries for bonds and notes payable and receivable, interest, cash, expenses, and profits and losses.

Dates

  • Creation: 1798-1808

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Materials stored offsite. Please contact specialcollectionsref@hbs.edu for more information regarding access procedures.

Extent

221 linear feet (1,401 volumes, 159 boxes, 44 cases)

Physical Location

MANU

Creator

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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