Papers, 1764-1895.

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Biddle, Samuel Simpson, 1811-1872. Papers, 1764-1895.

Papers, 1764-1895.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/19211945

Business and personal correspondence of four generations of the Biddle and Simpson families of New Bern, N.C. Most notable are the papers of John Simpson (1728-1788), locally a prominent Revolutionary figure; his son, Samuel; and his great-grandson, Samuel Simpson Biddle (1811-1872). The early letters are concerned with business, including deeds, property in Boston, and the shipment of goods. Several letters to Rev. William P. Biddle, son-in-law of John and father of Samual Simpson Biddle, contain information on the activities of the Baptist Church in the New Bern area. Samuel Simpson Biddle's letters reflect his agricultural and business interests, his education at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and the education of several of his children. Many letters refer to the Civil War and the activities of S.S. Biddle, Jr. and James W. Biddle, containing descriptions of campaigns, troop movements, camp life, and epidemics. The collection also has several volumes of accounts, bills, and receipts, loose deeds and notes, as well as information from the estates of Samuel Simpson and William Biddle.

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Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library