Nathaniel and Thomas Shaw papers, 1755-1799 (inclusive).

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Nathaniel and Thomas Shaw papers, 1755-1799 (inclusive).

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Account books, ledgers, a letter book and over 8,000 bills and receipts of Nathaniel Shaw and his brother, Thomas, who succeeded him in managing the family business. Many of the ledgers and accounts are for cargoes in Shaw's ships which were engaged in the West Indies trade. During the American Revolution Nathaniel Shaw was an active partisan of the colonies and his letter books refer to the ongoing situation. From 1776 he was "agent of the Colony [Connecticut] for naval supplies and taking care of sick seamen" and his ledgers document the financial side of these enterprises, including the accounts of privateers and the disposition of prizes taken by American ships during the war.

17.5 linear ft.

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Shaw, Thomas, 1739-1795

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Aid to his brother, Captain Nathaniel Shaw; deputy commissioner of naval prisoners during the Revolution, and also a selectman of New London, Conn. From the description of Thomas Shaw papers, 1771-1798. (New London County Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 71058370 Merchant and naval agent, of New London, Conn. From the description of Thomas Shaw receipt, 1776 Nov. 30. (New London County Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 232961484 Merchant; ...

Shaw, Nathaniel, 1735-1782

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Merchant, of New London, Conn.; with his brother, Thomas Shaw, acted as naval agent for Connecticut and the Continental Congress during the American Revolution; b. Nathaniel Shaw, Jr. From the description of Papers of Nathaniel Shaw, Jr., and his father, Nathaniel Shaw, Sr., 1734-1783. (New London County Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 83600912 From the description of Nathaniel Shaw papers, 1776-1781. (New London County Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 83600...