Correspondence of Nathaniel Holmes, 1738-1774
Dates
- Creation: 1738-1774
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material.
Extent
3 VolumesBiographical / Historical
Nathaniel Holmes (1703-1774) merchant who operated a distillery with domestic and foreign trade ventures.
Arrangement
Arranged into the following volumes:
- Volume VI: 1738 August 5 - 1754 July 18
- Volume VII: 1754 July 29 - 1760 October 6
- Volume VIII: 1760 October 8 - 1774 June 29
Physical Location
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Repository Details
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