Papers, 1814-1857.

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Papers, 1814-1857.

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This chronologically arranged collection includes receipts for books purchased and bound, as well as for clothing and hotel expenses. There is also incoming correspondence, primarily relating to Richardson's part in the preparation of various religious publications, such as the Christian Witness and the Protestant Churchman. Subscription lists and distribution plans are also discussed. There are communications from Henry Gassett (1818-1886) which request Richardson to provide him with House documents and information concerning the Freemason and Antimasonic movements. The collection also includes various receipts, church pew assessments, club membership cards, and tax records of Benjamin Parker Richardson's mother, Rebecca Brackett Richardson (1764-1843), and his brothers, Jeffrey (1789-1879) and James Brackett Richardson (1793-1875). The three Richardson brothers were in partnership as iron merchants on Central Wharf, Boston, for many years.

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Episcopal Church

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In 1982, the General Convention of the Church deleted the words "Protestant" and "in the United States of America" from the official title of the Church, making it the Episcopal Church. From the description of Records of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States of America, Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society, 1823-1975 (inclusive). (Yale University). WorldCat record id: 702152635 ...

Richardson, James, 1791-1875

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Freemasons.

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Protestant Episcopal Society for the Promotion of Evangelical Knowledge

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Gassett, Henry, 1813-1886

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Richardson, Rebecca, 1764-1843.

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Antimasonic Party

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Richardson, Jeffrey, 1789-1879

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Richardson, Benjamin Parker, 1802-1870

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Benjamin Parker Richardson (1802-1870) was a member of the Massachusetts General Court who represented Boston in the house of Representatives from 1845 to 1849. He was also a director of the Protestant Episcopal Society for the Promotion of Evangelical Knowledge. From the description of Papers, 1814-1857. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 191259724 ...