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Journal or a running record of some of the thoughts, feelings and events of my life, 1835-1853 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 volume (437 pages)
Abstract:: This journal documents the life of nineteenth-century Vermont native and lawyer Lucien Cyrus Boynton, as well as his introspective musings on religion, nature, and philosophy during the period 1835-1853.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Caleb S. Layton papers, 1845-1881 (inclusive)

Extent:: 11 item (17 pages) and 1 volume (57 pages)
Abstract:: Consists of ten letters, one receipt, and one account book belonging to nineteenth-century Delaware attorney, legislator, and judge Caleb S. Layton (1798-1882), reflecting his legal career and personal life and finances.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

N. B. Browne papers, 1845-1873 (inclusive)

Extent:: .3 linear foot (1 box)
Abstract:: The N. B. Browne papers, 1845-1873, document the professional and personal affairs of nineteenth-century Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, businessman and public servant Nathaniel Borradaile Browne.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Tilghman family papers, 1730-1903 (inclusive) 1776-1810 (bulk)

Extent:: .3 linear foot (102 items)
Abstract:: The Tilghman family papers, spanning the years 1730-1903 (bulk dates 1776-1810), comprises .3 linear ft. (102 items) of legal documents, legal correspondence, receipts, and financial records from this Maryland Eastern Shore family.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Joseph Brevitt Townsend papers, 1810-1917 (inclusive) 1840-1896 (inclusive)

Extent:: 4 linear foot (6 boxes)
Abstract:: The Joseph Brevitt Townsend papers, spanning the dates 1810-1917 (bulk dates 1840-1896), document the professional career, and to a lesser extent the personal life, of the Philadelphia lawyer, Joseph Brevitt Townsend.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Joseph Brevitt Townsend papers supplement, 1800-1920 (inclusive) 1840-1920 (bulk)

Extent:: 5.8 linear foot (7 boxes) and 1 oversize removal
Abstract:: Joseph Brevitt Townsend (1821-1896) was a prominent Philadelphia lawyer who practiced estate law and acted as legal consultant to several commercial, insurance, and trust companies. The Joseph Brevitt Townsend papers supplement, spanning the dates 1800-1920, contains substantial additions to the original collection and documents the professional career of the Philadelphia lawyer. The supplement comprises 5.8 linear feet of legal and personal correspondence, wills and estate records, legal proceedings, legal account and receipt books, and other judicial and financial records.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Charles Smith papers, 1795-1847 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1.6 linear foot (5 boxes)
Abstract:: The Charles Smith papers consists of 1.6 linear feet of material including a collection of trial notes, letters pertaining to his career as a lawyer and judge, business receipts, papers related to state business, personal letters and bank books, all of which range from 1795 to 1847.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Budd family papers, 1818-1866 (inclusive)

Extent:: .3 linear foot (1 box)
Abstract:: This collection includes early nineteenth-century correspondence of the Budd family of Philadelphia (primarily to or from lawyer Thomas Allibone Budd) and the Davis family of Smyrna, Delaware, and late nineteenth-century photographs of Budd family descendants.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

Ashhurst family papers, 1818-1909 (inclusive)

Extent:: .3 linear foot (1 box) and 1 oversize removal
Abstract:: Personal and business papers of three generations of the Philadelphia-based Ashhurst family, including Richard Ashhurst (1784-1861); sons John Ashhurst (1809-1892) and Lewis Richard Ashhurst (1806-1874), partners with their father in the drygoods firm Richard Ashhurst & Sons; as well as the legal papers of Richard L. Ashhurst (1838-1911?).

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

David Watts Hulings papers, 1796-1850 (inclusive)

Extent:: 1 linear foot (circa 1700 items)
Abstract:: The business records of nineteenth-century lawyer, land investor, and businessman David Watts Hulings of Lewistown, Mifflin County, Pennsylvania. In addition to legal documents - case judgments and settlements, depositions, power of attorneys, and summonses - the collection also includes deeds, leases, letters, and bank checks.

Held at: University of Delaware Library Special Collections [Contact Us]

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