Land speculation--Pennsylvania--History--19th century
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Major David Lenox papers
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0649
Abstract
Major David Lenox (1753-1828) served in the Revolutionary War and later became a successful merchant, Federal marshal, diplomat, and banker in Philadelphia. This collection consists of one linear foot of correspondence relating to David Lenox's career following the Revolutionary War. In particular, these letters focus on land speculation, duties in the Whiskey Rebellion, executorship of estates, banking, personal business and household receipts, and records relating to the settlement of his...
Dates:
1782-1832