SERIES I. EARLY FAMILY PAPERS, 1786-1878 (#1-9, Volumes 1-3a)
Scope and Contents
SERIES I, EARLY FAMILY PAPERS, 1786-1878 (#1-9, Volumes 1-3a), includes extracts from the letter books of Perkins, Burling & Co, and other partnerships of Thomas Handasyd Perkins and J.H. Perkins re: trade in slaves, tea, spices, etc., with later additions regarding the family by James Elliot Cabot. Also included is family correspondence and the reminiscences of Eliza (Perkins) Cabot which describe Boston, Massachusetts, after the American Revolution and into the nineteenth century.
Dates
- Creation: 1786-2013
Language of Materials
Materials in English, German, and Norwegian
Access Restrictions:
Access. The bulk of the collection is open for research.
Financial material of Hugh Cabot (#158-164) is closed until January 1, 2062, at the request of the donor.
Diaries of Judith Mercer Cabot (#183-195) are closed until January 1, 2022, at the request of the donor.
Extent
12.14 linear feet ((23 file boxes, 2 half file boxes, 1 card file box, 1 oversize box) plus 2 folio folders, 3 folio+ folders, 1 oversize folder, 1 supersize folder)Repository Details
Part of the Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute Repository
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