John Brown papers, 1762, 1799-1810.

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John Brown papers, 1762, 1799-1810.

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Letters (12) to his agent, James Sheldon, Utica, New York, concerning management and sale of his 210,000 acres of wild land in New York State; together with papers concerning sales at New Providence of cargos taken by privateers.

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Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Sheldon, James, agent.

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Brown, John, 1736-1803

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Merchant, of Providence, R.I.; active in China trade; owner of large tract of land in the Adirondacks in New York. From the description of John Brown estate papers, 1822-1842. (Maine Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 261223897 Born in Providence, Rhode Island, 1736, son of James and Hope (Power) Brown; engaged in China trade; role in Gaspee affair, 1772; 1775-1796, treasurer Brown University (Rhode Island College); 1784, member of Congress; married Sarah Smith...