Jonathan Belcher papers, 1738-[ca. 1900].

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Jonathan Belcher papers, 1738-[ca. 1900].

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This collection contains the papers of Jonathan Belcher, dating from 1738 to 1900. The papers include Belcher's outgoing correspondence and a marriage certificate signed by him from 1756; the original materials all date from his tenure as Governor of New Jersey. Belcher's papers mostly contain his business, political, and personal correspondence to colleagues, friends, and family members. Correspondents include Rev. Aaron Burr (1716-1757), The Committee of the West Jersey Society, The New Jersey Council and General Assembly, Governor William Shirley, Richard Partridge, his brother-in-law and political ally, and his sons, Andrew, Jonathan, and William Belcher.

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Belcher, Jonathan, 1710-1776

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Belcher, Jonathan, 1682-1757

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