Papers, 1754-1877.

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Brigham, Elijah, 1751-1816. Papers, 1754-1877.

Papers, 1754-1877.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/191259200

This collection consists mainly of the papers of Elijah Brigham; the papers being political, judicial, and personal in nature. Within the correspondence, there is a great deal of information concerning national issues (especially the issue of the opposition of the Federalists to the War of 1812) and politics. There is a variety of letters to Congressman Brigham from his constituents; included among these are several letters of recommendation for office. The collection contains many papers concerning Brigham's judicial career. These include a record of cases heard as Justice of the Peace, 1791-1793; records of cases heard in the Court of Common Pleas, 1794-1815; a document appointing Brigham to the justice of the Worcester County Court of Common Pleas, 1795; a record of recognizances of debt, 1795-1810; an account of expenses, 1803; and instructions to grand juries, 1807 and undated. There are papers relating to Brigham's financial and business life, including account books, 1788-1816; accounts of expenses regarding the Kennebec Purchase, 1803-1804; merchandise records, 1804-1807; invoices; receipts; expense accounts; and reports and statements concerning taxes and debts. Included also are receipts against his estate, 1816-1818, as well as a small collection of receipts, 1817-1823, of his wife Sarah and receipts against her estate, 1838. There are deeds, 1754-1832, which concern Elijah and Sarah. Included also in the collection are three notebooks from Brigham's years at Dartmouth. These include notes on moral philosophy and religion, and trigonometry, as well as other information. There are drafts of speeches (one protesting the War of 1812) and religious tracts and essays. Other material in the collection includes a small group of papers belonging to Nancy Brigham (1763-1890); a small group of papers (mostly receipts) of Ebenezer Morgan Phillips and Anna Maria Phillips; an inventory of the estate of Eli Whitney (1741-1807); an account book that records accounts with six women for straw and bonnets; a booklet on Brigham, Ward, and Parkman genealogy; and a penmanship book of Sally Sophronia Brigham.

2 boxes.3 v. ; folio.

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