Thomas Purves collection, 1809-1819

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Thomas Purves collection, 1809-1819

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/40767906

The collection consists of two manuscript notebooks written by Purves donated to St. Lawrence University in 1989 by Allegra Fourtanati (relative of Purves) of California. The first notebook is an acount of Purves and his family's journey from Scotland to America in 1819. The second book is entitled "A Shorthand Dictionary Consisting of Invented Characters for Words and Sentences." Also included is a newspaper article about the notebooks.

.25 linear feet.

St. Lawrence University, Owen D. Young Library

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St. Lawrence University, Owen D. Young Library

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Purves, Thomas

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Thomas Purves was born on September 28, 1785 in Whitebank, Scotland. He brought his family to the United States in 1819 hoping to work for the Parish family at the iron works in Rossie, NY. He received a cold reception from Parish's agent and instead went to work for Governor Ogden in Waddington, NY as a gardener. He died Jaunary 12, 1853 in Waddington. From the description of Thomas Purves collection, 1809-1819 (St. Lawrence University). WorldCat record id: 40767906 ...