Lester family papers, 1764-1870, 1800-1870 (bulk)

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Lester family papers, 1764-1870, 1800-1870 (bulk)

Lester family papers, 1764-1870, 1800-1870 (bulk)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/155476647

Small series of papers of Lester, Sr., consisting of letters received, 1804-1818; real estate deeds, ca.1808-1812; financial documents, ca.1807-1816; and estate papers, 1818-1819. Also, letters received by his wife Mary Lester, 1809-1823. The majority of the collection pertains to Lester, Jr., and includes letters received, ca.1820-1881; land indentures and related documents, ca.1831-1858; promissory notes and other financial papers, ca.1827-1876, and court papers, ca.1826-1845. Other papers pertain to the Albertson family and consist of land indentures and related documents, 1769-1843; probate of William Albertson's will, 1764; and inventory of Josiah Albertson, 1820. Other families mentioned include Smith, Halsey and L'Hommedieu.

.8 cubic ft.

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