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Dane, Nathan, 1752-1834. Papers, 1663-1834.

Title: Papers, 1663-1834.

Legal papers, extensive case notes, and correspondence of Nathan Dane, lawyer from Beverly, Mass. Much of the correspondence concerns the Proprietors of the Kennebec Purchase and other individuals and institutions for which Dane was a legal counsel. Charles Vaughan, agent, and Arodi Taylor, clerk of the Proprietors, were frequent correspondents. Included are several letters from Gen. Henry Knox in regard to the Waldo Patent. Other items include correspondence in regard to the Salem Turnpike and Chelsea Bridge Corp., of which Dane was a Director; a copy of the "Massachusetts Answer to the Resolution of Virginia as to the Alien & Sedition Acts," written by Dane (Jan. 1799); and account books as agent for Mass. relating to the Revolutionary War claims of Massachusetts against the United States. (Con't) Also included are a letter from James Monroe (Feb. 12, 1795) to Benjamin Lovett in regard to the capture of the schooner Lark by a French privateer and other Lovett materials; correspondence of John, Joseph, and Andrew Cabot with Joseph Gardoqui & Sons regarding trade at Bilbao, Spain and with Dane; a copy of a ten-page letter from Dane to Daniel Webster (May 10, 1832) concerning legislation to provide pensions for veterans of the Revolution; and deeds and other legal documents related to lands in Newbury, Beverly, and other towns in Essex County, Mass. (Cont'd) Other bound volumes include Dane's weather diary (1815-34), office receipt book (1789-1817), and lists of real estate taxes (1780-1801) with currency and commodity valuations (1774-1820); docket books of cases at the Essex County (Mass.) Court of Common Pleas (1782-1812); receipt book (1783-84); and 3 account books of client Nathaniel Gould (1758-81).

ArchivalResource: 19 boxes, 2 cased vols., and 1 oversize box.

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Massachusetts. Court of Common Pleas (Essex County). Writ of John Cookson vs. Peter Bennet, 1719 Mar 9.

Title: Writ of John Cookson vs. Peter Bennet, 1719 Mar 9.

The item is a writ of attachment issued by the Essex County Court of Common Pleas at Salem against the property of Peter Bennet of Gloucester arising from a suit begun by John Cookson, a gunsmith of Boston, for debts owed for the purchase of cordage and block and tackle.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122516472 View