Samuel Meredith papers, 1730-1823 (bulk 1764-1823).

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Samuel Meredith papers, 1730-1823 (bulk 1764-1823).

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The Samuel Meredith papers, spanning the dates 1730 to 1832 (bulk dates 1764-1823), consist of two linear feet (ca. 2,060 items) of letters, receipts, bills, checks, a deed, and account books. The majority of the papers belonged to Samuel Meredith, the first treasurer of the United States, though a small portion of the collection represents the correspondence of Thomas Meredith, Samuel Meredith's oldest son.

2 linear feet and 1 oversize folder (circa 2,060 items)

University of Delaware Library, Hugh M Morris Library

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University of Delaware Library, Hugh M Morris Library

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Meredith, Samuel, 1741-1817

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Samuel Meredith (1741 – February 10, 1817) was an American merchant and statesman from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Born in Philadelphia, he attended Doctor Allison's Academy there before engaging in mercantile pursuits. Meredith served in the Revolutionary War as major and lieutenant colonel of the Third Battalion of Associators in 1776, was promoted to brigadier general of Pennsylvania Militia in April 1777 before resigning in 1778. Twice a member of the Pennsylvania Colonial Assembly, he s...