Augustus Merrick (younger) papers, 1831-1858.

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Augustus Merrick (younger) papers, 1831-1858.

Papers, 1831-1858, include: correspondence (primarily business-generated); papers relating to Merrick's interest in the 1850's in spiritualism and channeling, including written communications through a medium from his dead father and mother; bills, accounts, receipts; and papers relating to Merrick's debts and insolvency.

1.25 linear ft.

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Merrick, Tilly, 1755-1836 (Spirit)

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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...

Merrick, Augustus, 1810-

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Son of Concord, Mass., storekeeper Tilly Merrick; brother-in-law of Concord lawyer Nathan Brooks. Described in 1848 insolvency document as "Augustus Merrick of Concord ... Pocket-Book manufacturer." Papers include much correspondence addressed to Merrick in Boston. Nathan Brooks was involved in the payment of Merrick's debts. From the description of Augustus Merrick (younger) papers, 1831-1858. (Concord Public Library). WorldCat record id: 35559740 ...

Merrick, Sally, 1769-1816 (Spirit)

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6cg3453 (person)