1850-1864
Date
1850-1864
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University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
Abstract
Description
Includes letters regarding timber orders, taxes, the purchase of the sloop Hannah Barrat, and the purchase of a farm from T. H. Bedloe. Includes a contract for Samuel Townsend's purchase of an indentured servant, "a certain coloured boy named Henry," for eight years. Also contains a jury summons, a letter from Edmund Townsend regarding business, and many other contracts and business letters.
Keywords
Townsend family, Townsend, Edmund, active 1830s, Townsend, Israel, active 1830s, Townsend, John, active 1830s, Townsend, Samuel, 1812-1881, Fruit trade--Delaware--History--19th century, Lumber trade--Delaware--History--19th century, Peach industry--Delaware--History--19th century