Letters and letterbooks, 1776-1800.

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Letters and letterbooks, 1776-1800.

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Consists of letters that deal mostly with the building of Barrell's home, Pleasant Hill. While some of the letters describe the construction process, others were written in Barrell's efforts to acquire building materials and furnishings for the house. Elements of the house came from everywhere; for example, looking glasses from France, and carpets and composition ornaments from England. Barrell also devoted considerable energy to his garden, ordering fruit trees in large quantities. Letters mentionthe large garden and greenhouse, foreign and exotic plants, and Dutch gardeners. Material relating to architectural and business transactions is also included.

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Barrell, Joseph, 1739-1804

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Joseph Barrell was a successful merchant. Born in Boston, Ma. in 1739, his father was a merchant and shipbuilder. He, like his brother, became involved in mercantile operations. In 1764, he married Ann Pierce. He was listed as a member of the Sons of Liberty in 1769. Barrell's first wife died and in 1771, he married Hannah Fitch. Although the business was moved to Waltham, he maintained a residence on Summer St. in Boston. Barrell remained active in public affairs and even ran unsuccessfully for...

Bulfinch, Charles, 1763-1844

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Architect and public official. Bulfinch worked on and completed the United States Capitol building in Washington D.C. (1817-1830). Thomas Bulfinch (1796-1867) writer of "The age of fable," "The age of chivalry; or, legends of King Arthur." Stephen Greenleaf Bulfinch was a minister in Augusta, Georgia. From the description of Personal and family papers, 1817-1913. (Boston Athenaeum). WorldCat record id: 41416141 Architect. From the description of Charles Bulfinch ...