John Murray Forbes account books, 1860-1869.

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John Murray Forbes account books, 1860-1869.

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Account books kept by Boston businessman John M. Forbes, 1860-69, detail his investments in various industries, in particular land speculation, sales of various products by ships involved in the China Trade, estates and houses, including the family estate on Naushon Island (Mass.), and especially railroads. Also included are a few accounts relating to Mass. cavalry regiments (including the 5th) during the Civil War.

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United States. Army. Massachusetts Cavalry Regiment, 5th (1861-1865)

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Forbes, John Murray, 1813-1898

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Philanthropist, abolitionist. Contributed to the building of the railroad system in the United States. From the description of John Murray Forbes letter to George William Curtis, [manuscript], 1891 January 24. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 263078000 Forbes was a Boston businessman who was engaged in the China trade early in his life and later involved in railroad development in the American West. From the description of Letters from various corres...