Forty-nine letters, notes, and receipts, primarily concerning legal matters in the textile business

by Preserved S. Thayer

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Millville, Providence, et al. 1835-1845 . Forty-nine letters, notes, receipts and other manuscript documents from the records of Preserved S. Thayer, a businessman, Justice of the Peace, Postmaster, and landlord in Millville, Mass. The documents primarily concern a business venture between Thayer; John Still of Philadelphia, who was to provide raw material in return for wool and satinetts; and Baker & Benson, who managed the mill in Providence R.I. where the material was to be processed.

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