Charles V. Minott records, 1855-1892 (inclusive), 1860-1892 (bulk).

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Charles V. Minott records, 1855-1892 (inclusive), 1860-1892 (bulk).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/229894380

The records date from 1855 to 1917, with the bulk of the materials dating from 1860 to 1892. The largest part of the collection consists of a set of sixty-three ledgers and daybooks that document the finances of the general store that Minott owned in Phippsburg, Maine. The general store records date from 1861 to 1915. Also included are correspondence between Charles V. Minott and his agents in many ports concerning his ships and their cargoes, bills and receipts for provisions and supplies for ships and crews, insurance documents, and shipping contracts. The bulk of these shipping records document the career of the ship St. Charles.

56 linear ft. (63 v., 6 boxes)

Harvard Business School, Knowledge and Library Services/Baker Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7090061

Harvard Business School, Knowledge and Library Services/Baker Library

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