George Purdie Letter 1789 October 26

Access and use

Location of collection:
Colonial Williamsburg
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
Contact for questions and access:
POC: Douglas Mayo
Phone: (757) 565-8521
Phone: (757) 565-8520
Fax: (757) 565-8528

Summary

Creator:
Purdie, George, ca. 1730-1803
Abstract:
Language:
English

Background

Scope and content:

Business letter from George Purdie regarding a shipment of tobacco from Smithfield, VA and nearby Gray's Creek (opposite Jamestown, VA) to an undisclosed location.

Biographical / historical:

George Purdie was a merchant of Smithfield, Isle of Wight County, Virginia.

Acquisition information:
Purchase, 2004
Arrangement:

1 item.

Physical location:
On site.
Physical description:
1 item.