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Papers of David Coffin (1733-1764)

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Collection Type

  • Manuscripts

Date

1752-1764

Location Note

Folders C.1.16-C.1.18

GUSN

GUSN-296353

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Description

Series IV, Papers of David Coffin (1733-1764), 1752-1764 (#C.1.16-C.1.18), contains correspondence; an account book detailing supplies purchased for the family house; two bills of lading; and a 1752 indenture apprenticing Coffin to Joshua Swett of Newbury in the province of Massachusetts Bay. The series is arranged alphabetically by record type.

Details

Descriptive Terms

personal papers

Physical Description

Personal papers (1 carton)

Collection Code

MS010

Collection Name

Coffin family papers

Date of Acquisition

1929

Reference Code

MS010.04

Record Details

Material Type

personal papers

Description Level

Series

Location Note

Folders C.1.16-C.1.18

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