Newport (R.I.)--History
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
George Bowen Papers
Collection
Identifier: Mss. 39.2 B67
Scope and Contents
Letters concerning business written to George Bowen, merchant of Newport, R. I., including letters from James Fisher, Richmond, Va.; J.S. Bailey, Charleston, S. C.; and Jonathan Bowen.
Dates:
1829-1857
Found in:
Special Collections Research Center
William Collins Letter to Charles Collins
Collection
Identifier: SC 00235
Scope and Contents
Letter from William Collins, Warren [Rhode Island] to Charles Collins, Newport, Rhode Island, requesting information about a chain for sale, noting he needs "one of 1 inch and about 50 fathoms" and an anchor "suitable for a chain of about 800 pounds." March 23, 1831.
Dates:
1831 March 23
Found in:
Special Collections Research Center