Papers, 1817-1907 (inclusive), 1845-1907 (bulk).

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Wurts family. Papers, 1817-1907 (inclusive), 1845-1907 (bulk).

Papers, 1817-1907 (inclusive), 1845-1907 (bulk).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122524077

These papers contain additional material of the four Wurts brothers. Maurice Wurts papers include: incoming business correspondence, 1849-1854 as manager of the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company; Delaware and Hudson Canal Company account book, 1847-1851; miscellaneous account book, 1848-1852; and miscellaneous loose accounts. Charles Stewart Wurts [I] papers include: outgoing family and businss correspondence, 1817, 1820-1854; account book, 1845-1846, relating to the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company and to land purchases; loose accounts, 1847-1861; and estate papers. Mary Vanuxem Wurts (Charles' wife) papers include: personal correspondence, 1847-1851; account books, 1869-1877, relating to her property assets; and a record book, 1860-1867, relating to Illinois lands. John Wurts is represented by correspondence and accounts, ca. 1845-1857. The bulk of these papers is comprised of Charles Stewart Wurts [II] financial records, including receipted personal and household bills, 1889-1907; cashbooks, 1875-1885, 1895-1906; and miscellaneous account books. There are additionally a few items relating to other members of the Wurts family.

6 linear ft.

Historical Society of Pennsylvania