Silvanus Bourne, Bills, 1737-1762 Digital
Scope and Contents
Contains accounts and bills of Silvanus Bourn from 1737 to 1762, including an account from William Bowdoin for rent of one-sixth of Naushon Island; a bill to Abraham Jacob Lansing (1720-1791) for tailoring and a pair of "Indian stockings"; a bill to Bourn from Lieutenant James Hambleton for supplies sent to Halifax; and an account with Melatiah Bourn that references a whaling voyage of William Attwood.
Dates
- Creation: 1737-1803
Language of Materials
Materials entirely in English.
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Materials stored onsite. Please contact specialcollectionsref@hbs.edu for more information on access procedures and reproduction services.
Extent
8.4 linear feet (20 boxes)Physical Location
MANU
Creator
- From the Collection: Bourn, Melatiah (Person)
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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