Charles Apthorp correspondence

Collection

Identifier: VAULT box-Ayer-MS-27

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Scope and Contents

Charles Apthorp's outgoing correspondence to London merchant, John Thomlinson, dated from Apr. 1738 to Apr. 1739 and Aug. 1751.,Collection contains 29 letters of which 7 are Apthorp's file copies. The content of the letters mainly relates to the financial arrangements, sale, and shipment of merchandise to Boston. The merchandise mentioned includes among others cloth, buttons, buckles, bibles, books, and carpets. In the final letter of 1751, Apthorp relays his intention of having his son Charles join him in the firm.

Dates

Creation: 1738-1751
Creation: Majority of material found within 1738 - 1739

Creator

Apthorp, Charles, 1698-1758 (Person)

Language

Materials are in English.

Biographical / Historical

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.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (21 items in 4 folders)

Additional Description

Abstract

Letters to London merchant John Thomlinson, mainly related to the financial arrangements, sale, and shipment of merchandise to Boston. 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 distinguished merchants in Boston during the 1730's until his death in 1758.