William Trotter incoming letters, 1779-1797 Digital
Scope and Contents
Contains letters to William Trotter from his brother-in-law Ephraim Haines and his father, cabinetmaker Daniel Trotter (1747-1800), dated 1779-1797, concerning family illnesses and the Philadelphia yellow fever outbreak. Daniel Trotter also writes about news of the return of friends and associates to Philadelphia during the election of 1797, including William Sansom and Captain Bethell.
Dates
- Creation: 1779-1797
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
- From the Collection: Nathan Trotter and Company (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Baker Library Special Collections and Archives, Harvard Business School Repository
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