Charles Apthorp correspondence, 1738-1751, bulk 1738-1739.

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Apthorp, Charles, 1698-1758.

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Charles Apthorp was born in England in 1698 and educated at Eton College. He was later appointed by the English government as paymaster and commissary of the land and naval forces quartered in Boston. Apthorp also became one of the most distinquished merchants in Boston during the 1730's until his death in 1758. From the description of Bills of lading : provisions sent to Louisbourg in 5 sloops, 1746 Aug. 26. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 36376467 ...

Thomlinson, John

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John Thomlinson served as New Hampshire's colonial agent in London in the 1740's and 1750's. From the description of Petition : to the King's most excellt. Majesty in Council, 1749 Jan. 4. (Newberry Library). WorldCat record id: 40457233 Epithet: Merchant, of London British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001344.0x000061 Epithet: of Add MS 32706 British Library Archives and Manuscripts ...