Bradford family papers, 1620-1906 (bulk 1770-1800).

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Bradford family papers, 1620-1906 (bulk 1770-1800).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122609201

The Bradford family papers span 1620 to 1906 with the bulk of material created during the American Revolution. Many family members have contributed correspondence, notes and documents to the collection. The three most prominent contributions come from William Bradford (1721-1791), Thomas Bradford (1745-1838) and Thomas Bradford (1781-1857). The collection contains of military documents including certificates, accounts and correspondence. These documents most frequently pertain to prisoners of war during the American Revolution in both the army and navy. Correspondence, account books and subscription lists from the Bradford printing and publishing business are also found among the family papers as are personal correspondence.

28 boxes, 24 vols. (9 linear ft.)

Historical Society of Pennsylvania

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SNAC Resource ID: 6787483

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