Letters from Robert H. Rose to Joseph Whitney [typescript copies], 1806 - 1810
Scope and Contents
Typescript copies of letters from Robert H. Rose to Joshua Whitney, 1806-1810. Whitney and his partner, David Le Roy were evidently R.H. Rose’s agents in Binghamton.
January 7, 1806 Wyalusing. Re: Tunkhannock to Chenango Pt. Turnpike 1806 Chenango Pt. Many alterations appear to be necessary.
April 2, 1806 Philadelphia. Business with H. Drinker.
June 14, 1809 Great Bend. Re: Bingham estate.
September 9, 1809 Silver Lake. Carpenter for mill.
October 10, 1809 Great Bend. Carpenter to frame his house.
November 11, 1809 Needs flour.
November 11, 1809 Dam breaking at mill. Killed two oxen for beef, needs more flour.
November 25, 1809 Buying pork.
December 10, 1809 Great Bend. Needs tar, lime.
December 15, 1809 Great Bend. Deed and mortgage.
December 19, 1809 Needs beef.
January 22, 1810. Great Bend. Cold, can’t get to Lake, hands out of flour.
March 25, 1810 Silver Lake. Post route to be changed so as to pass by the Silver Lake. (Letter to Jacob Cist, Postmaster, Wilkes Barre)
July 7, 1810 Great Bend. Bonds.
July 28, 1810 Great Bend. Needs tallow, cash, linen for bedding for workmen at Silver Lake.
September 2, 1810 Great Bend. Wants lime. Headed to Silver Lake with family.
Dates
- Creation: 1806 - 1810
Extent
From the Collection: 4.25 Linear Feet (Five small document boxes, two large document boxes, and one oversize box.)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Binghamton University Libraries Special Collections Repository