Family papers, 1638-1899, bulk: 1750-1858.

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Family papers, 1638-1899, bulk: 1750-1858.

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Papers of the Murray, Forbes, and other related families (many with typescripts) containing primarily family correspondence of James Murray, his sister Elizabeth (later Campbell, Smith, and Inman), and his daughters Dorothy Murray (later Forbes) and Elizabeth Murray (later Robbins). Correspondence prior to the American Revolution concerns James' term as a member of the General Assembly of North Carolina while living in Cape Fear; Elizabeth's work as a Boston dry goods merchant and her care of James' daughters; and trips by both James and Elizabeth to England and Scotland. Additional correspondents during this time include Thomas Campbell (Elizabeth's first husband and also a merchant). (Cont'd) Correspondence immediately preceding and during the Revolution relates to James' loyalist leanings, his exile to Halifax, N.S. and visits to New York and Newport to be near his family; and Elizabeth's attempts to defend her home in Cambridge during the Siege of Boston and her move to Brush Hill (Milton) while her husband, Ralph Inman, was in Boston. Letters to Elizabeth from Archibald Campbell of the 71st Highlanders relate his experiences as an army officer imprisoned in Boston and at the Concord Prison. Additional correspondents include Charles Steuart, Gilbert Deblois, John I. Clark, Bridgen and Waller (London merchants), Lady Mary Don, and Thomas Vose. Later papers include letters to Edward H. Robbins (Elizabeths's husband) and John M. Forbes (Dorothy's son) and papers of James M. and Nathaniel Robbins. (Cont'd) The papers also include typescripts of original correspondence which is not in this collection (location of originals unknown); sermons of James Chandler preached at the First Congregational Church of Georgetown, Mass. from 1733-85; and genealogical materials on the Murray and other families, some compiled by James M. Robbins.

6 boxes and 1 oversize container.

Massachusetts Historical Society

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Massachusetts Historical Society

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Campbell, Archibald, Sir, 1739-1791

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Archibald Campbell was a surveyor. From the description of Map of land adjoining the westside of Lake George, Warren County, New York, 1791. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122573939 Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Fort St. George. From the description of Letter : to Henry Dundas, 1789 July 22. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122581319 Sir Archibald Campbell (1739-1791) was born at Inverneil, Scotland on August 21, 1739, the second son of James Campbell...

Inman, Elizabeth Murray Campbell Smith, 1726-1785.

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Robbins, Nathaniel.

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North Carolina. General Assembly

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Forbes family.

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Deblois, Gilbert, 1725-1791

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Forbes, Dorothy Murray, 1745-1837.

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Inman, Ralph.

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Great Britain. Army. 71st Highlanders (1775-1783)

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Congregational Church and Society in Georgetown (Georgetown, Mass.)

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Robbins, Elizabeth Murray, b. 1756.

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Chandler, James, 1706-1789

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Bridgen and Waller (London, England)

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Vose, Thomas.

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Steuart, Charles, 1778-1869.

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Robbins, Edward Hutchinson, 1792-1850

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Clark, John Innes.

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John Innes Clark was a merchant in Providence, R.I. From the description of Invoice book, 1801-1808. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 84666437 ...

Murray family.

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Robbins family.

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Campbell, Thomas M.

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Forbes, John Murray, 1771-1831

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Lawyer and diplomat. From the description of John Murray Forbes papers, 1817-1830. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79450685 ...

Murray, James, 1713-1781

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Murray, John, 1721-1792.

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Robbins, James Murray, 1845-1937.

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Don, Mary, Lady.

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