Nathan Brooks business papers, 1796-1864.

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Nathan Brooks business papers, 1796-1864.

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Business papers consist of materials generated by Brooks' legal practice in Concord and by his position in Middlesex Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Include: correspondence (1816-1864) from clients and others, much of it regarding Brooks' collection of bills on behalf of clients and also for his own services; bills and receipts (1796-1863), some personal, some related to collection of bills for clients; two account books (one for 1829, one 1836-1863); correspondence (1827-1852) to Brooks from policyholders and agents of Middlesex Mutual Fire Insurance Co. (Cont.) and records (waybills, bills, receipts, 1838-1839) of Boston, Lexington, and Concord Accommodation Stage (operated between Boston and Concord by William Shepherd, who used Brooks' services when he sold his share in the line in 1839).

9.5 linear ft.

Concord Free Public Library, Special Collection

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Concord Free Public Library, Special Collection

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Brooks, Nathan, 1785-1863

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Lawyer of Concord, Mass. Born in Lincoln, Mass., 1785; died in Concord, 1863. Graduated from Harvard College, 1809, then studied law at Concord office of Samuel Hoar. Legal practice largely concerned with probate. Held wide variety of organizational positions and public offices. Secretary/Treasurer of Middlesex Mutual Fire Insurance Co. in Concord for 37 years (from 1826). Director of Concord Bank; President of Middlesex Institution for Savings; Attorney of Supreme Judicial Court; N...