Wharton and Willing papers, 1669-1887.

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Wharton and Willing papers, 1669-1887.

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The bulk of Wharton and Willing papers concern the commercial and personal business of these two merchant families of Philadelphia, but there are a few political and personal papers. The earliest material, 1669-1751, consists of deeds, indentures, wills, and other documents relating to the Pennsylvania lands of various Philadelphians. Thomas Wharton [Sr.] papers, 1752-1782, forms the bulk of the collection. Wharton's deeds, bonds, powers of attorney, accounts, and letters touch on his commercial, legal, and philanthropic interests, and include correspondence during the exile, 1778-1778. The principals of the Willing section, 1791-1887, are Thomas Willing; Thomas Mayne Willing, merchant and banker; the merchant firm of Willing and Francis; and Charles Willing, physician. Correspondence, legal papers, and accounts relate to merchantile concerns and family business, including the William Bingham estate, Willing lands in Allegany County, New York, and elsewhere.

3 linear ft.

Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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