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University of Nebraska Press. Hardcover. GOOD. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included.
Lawrence Abbott Ephemera 1816-1820 with Amos Lawrence Letter to Abbott by Lawrence, Abbott - 1816-1820: Rare collection of Ephemera from Massachusetts Lawrence family
by Lawrence, Abbott
Lawrence Abbott Ephemera 1816-1820 with Amos Lawrence Letter to Abbott: Rare collection of Ephemera from Massachusetts Lawrence family
by Lawrence, Abbott
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Abbott Lawrence (1792-1855) and Amos Lawrence (1786-1852); 25 items of receipts and one letter from the period of 1816-1820 where Abbott Lawrence traveled to England and purchased many items. A letter of correspondence between Amos Lawrence to Abbott instructing him about a particular transaction and also referring other contacts to him. Mentioning also the problem with 'Southern paper….that must be greatly discounted…' telling of the huge disparity in currencies between the North and the South. Lightly toned, some stains and some loss of paper on various items but all legible and in good condition. A rare look into the 19th century buying habits.
Amos Lawrence (1786-1852), also born in Groton, established (1807) in Boston a mercantile firm, and he headed that firm until (1831) and made it into one of the largest mercantile firms in the United States; Amos was also well known for his charitable gifts. Another brother Abbott Lawrence (1792-1855), also born in Groton, was in partnership with Amos from 1814; founded and developed textile manufacturing city of Lawrence Massachusetts (1845); Abbott Lawrence promoted New England railways; was a member of the US House of Representatives (1835 to 1837 and 1839 to 1840). He was also minister to Great Britain (1849 to 1852) and contributed to Harvard College, where the Lawrence Scientific School was named in his honor. The Lawrence's supported various political causes, including anti-slavery (gave money to John Brown) and there are a number of towns in the US named after the family, including Lawrence, Kansas, which became the nucleus of the University of Kansas as well as Lawrence College in Appleton, Wisconsin.The series contains a letter from Amos Lawrence to his younger brother, Abbott Lawrence, dated Oct. 18, 1816 discussing business with him and in particular an offer of merchandise, which Amos has refused and also discusses Southern paper at a great discount…other names mentioned in the letter such as Mr. Appleton and others.
The rest of the items are invoices and receipts for Abbott's travels in England:Gold watch receipt with serial number 24472 from R T P Roskell William Taylor, Clothier London various riding hats, pants etc.Johnan & French (Boston, MA)– BootsKeats & Agar Hat Makers– Exchange Street.Rowe & Waller Stationers cards and 200 gill ledger Receipt– Washington Benevolent Society of Massachusetts 18143 receipts from The New England Guards– Dues, one cockade and one fine.Lam & Lamsons– Purple Linens and one yard linen Boston, MA 1817– Ledger page of who was paid what amounts 1820 (?) Nahant boarding for 12 weeks including food and lodging and chickens for Mrs. Lawrence…George Cook (Tailor)- Coats, trousers and buttons. 18161813 Simmons for 13-1.2 yards of Colerain cotton and 1 yard of lemon Cambrie Boarding receipt from Liverpool 1816 and for packages shipped to Boston William Taylor– cap and pantaloons 18161816 Farnam & Ward a silver cup Twycross & Davis– A seal and an engraved Crest John Miller & Co. (Boston, MA) Hunters cloth Cash receipt from William Taylor (London)Anne Goldsmith– Room and board plus, brandy, wine and cigars Thomas Walter– 1815 for working for Mr. Abbott Lawrence Receipt from George Cook and John Baker for six pounds and eleven shillings
Amos Lawrence (1786-1852), also born in Groton, established (1807) in Boston a mercantile firm, and he headed that firm until (1831) and made it into one of the largest mercantile firms in the United States; Amos was also well known for his charitable gifts. Another brother Abbott Lawrence (1792-1855), also born in Groton, was in partnership with Amos from 1814; founded and developed textile manufacturing city of Lawrence Massachusetts (1845); Abbott Lawrence promoted New England railways; was a member of the US House of Representatives (1835 to 1837 and 1839 to 1840). He was also minister to Great Britain (1849 to 1852) and contributed to Harvard College, where the Lawrence Scientific School was named in his honor. The Lawrence's supported various political causes, including anti-slavery (gave money to John Brown) and there are a number of towns in the US named after the family, including Lawrence, Kansas, which became the nucleus of the University of Kansas as well as Lawrence College in Appleton, Wisconsin.The series contains a letter from Amos Lawrence to his younger brother, Abbott Lawrence, dated Oct. 18, 1816 discussing business with him and in particular an offer of merchandise, which Amos has refused and also discusses Southern paper at a great discount…other names mentioned in the letter such as Mr. Appleton and others.
The rest of the items are invoices and receipts for Abbott's travels in England:Gold watch receipt with serial number 24472 from R T P Roskell William Taylor, Clothier London various riding hats, pants etc.Johnan & French (Boston, MA)– BootsKeats & Agar Hat Makers– Exchange Street.Rowe & Waller Stationers cards and 200 gill ledger Receipt– Washington Benevolent Society of Massachusetts 18143 receipts from The New England Guards– Dues, one cockade and one fine.Lam & Lamsons– Purple Linens and one yard linen Boston, MA 1817– Ledger page of who was paid what amounts 1820 (?) Nahant boarding for 12 weeks including food and lodging and chickens for Mrs. Lawrence…George Cook (Tailor)- Coats, trousers and buttons. 18161813 Simmons for 13-1.2 yards of Colerain cotton and 1 yard of lemon Cambrie Boarding receipt from Liverpool 1816 and for packages shipped to Boston William Taylor– cap and pantaloons 18161816 Farnam & Ward a silver cup Twycross & Davis– A seal and an engraved Crest John Miller & Co. (Boston, MA) Hunters cloth Cash receipt from William Taylor (London)Anne Goldsmith– Room and board plus, brandy, wine and cigars Thomas Walter– 1815 for working for Mr. Abbott Lawrence Receipt from George Cook and John Baker for six pounds and eleven shillings
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- Format/Binding Loose documents
- Book Condition Used
- Edition Original letter & ephemera
- Place of Publication Boston, MA
- Date Published 1816-1820
- Keywords Autograph Amos Lawrence, Abbott Lawrence, Lawrence Massachusetts, Lowell Massachusetts. Historical documents, ephemera