William Cole Nye Swift and Obed Nye Swift letters, 1838-1839, 1848
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Swift, William Cole Nye, 1815-1892 and Swift, Obed Nye, 1804-1863
- Date:
- 1838-1839, 1848
- Extent:
- 1 folder(s)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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William Cole Nye Swift and Obed Nye Swift letters, ms2890, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.
Background
- Scope and content:
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The collection consists of two letters from William C. N. Swift at Camp Desert Plantation, Riceboro, Liberty County, Georgia to his parents in New Bedford (Mass.) in 1838 and three letters to Swift in Charleston (S.C.) from his brother O. N. Swift in 1839. The letters discuss family news and describe various aspects and problems of hauling and shipping lumber. The collection also includes an account (1848) for William C. N. Swift with Baring Brothers Company (London).
- Biographical / historical:
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William Cole Nye Swift (1815-1892) and Obed Nye Swift (1804-1863), partners in Swift Brothers, involved in lumber trade and transport of lumber for shipbuilding in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Lumber trade -- Georgia.
- Names:
- Swift Brothers (New Bedford, Mass.)
- Places:
- Riceboro (Ga.)
Liberty County (Ga.)
Access and use restrictions
- Preferred citation:
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William Cole Nye Swift and Obed Nye Swift letters, ms2890, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.