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Jonathan Rhea Legal Papers, 1774-1892 (inclusive)

Extent:
2 boxes and 0.8 linear feet
Abstract:
This collection consists of correspondence and legal documents of eighteenth-century lawyer and legal clerk Jonathan Rhea (1758-1815), of Trenton, New Jersey, as well as legal records created by others following his death. The materials mainly reference land transactions, lawsuits, and the collecting of debts in the Trenton area, but also extending to New Brunswick, Burlington, Monmouth County, and other localities.

Held at: Princeton University Library: Manuscripts Division [Contact Us]