Jesse Gilbert collection 1758-1867

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Jesse Gilbert collection 1758-1867

http://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/mssa.ms.1739

The collection primarily consists of professional correspondence, deeds, land surveys, financial ledgers, a patent letter, receipts, promissory notes, proxy agreements, quit claims, and other materials that document the legal activities of Jesse Gilbert (1797) and other individuals who were possibly employed by the same New Haven law firm. The collection also contains a small amount of personal and family correspondence discussing family news and events.

3.25 linear feet (4 boxes)

eng,

Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6351618

Yale University. Department of Manuscripts and Archives

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Phelps, Oliver, 1749-1809

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