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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

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