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Gideon Denison family papers
Descriptive Summary | |
| Title: Gideon Denison family papers | |
| Creator: Denison family | |
| Inclusive Dates: 1791-1802 | |
| Language(s): English | |
| Extent: 0.25 Linear Feet 1 half box | |
| Collection Number: ms2911 | |
| Repository: Hargrett Library | |
Collection Description
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, slaves, 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.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Gideon Denison family papers, ms2911, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.
Finding Aid Publication
Finding aid prepared on: 2018.