Gideon Denison family papers, 1791-1802

Summary

Creator:
Denison family
Date:
1791-1802
Extent:
0.25 Linear Feet 1 half box
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Gideon Denison family papers, ms2911, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of three letterbooks and one account book of the Denison family. The letterbook of Gideon Denison and his brother, Ezra Denison (1791-1792) contains letters regarding trade business with merchants in Augusta, Ga., Baltimore, Md., Charleston, S.C., London, England, and Philadelphia, Pa. Letters also concern cargo shipments, purchase of ships, and slave trade. The letterbook of Gideon Denison (1797-1799) contains letters describing his voyage to England, the sale of land in North Carolina and Tennessee, Indian treaties, and financial problems. Gideon Denison's account book (1796-1799) contains entries pertaining to the management of Gideon's farm in Havre de Grace, Maryland. Entries regard accounts for free and slave labor; purchases of livestock, enslaved persons, food and clothing; and taxes. Henry Denison's letterbook (1801-1802) contains business letters relating to settling the estates of Ezra and Gideon, as well as personal family correspondence.

This collection includes descriptions of the lives of enslaved persons and free persons of color, sometimes described by name.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Gideon Denison family papers, ms2911, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.