Robert C. Wright papers

Collection

Identifier: c-00165

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of letters to Robert C. Wright, a merchant in Baltimore, Maryland. The majority of the letters are from Charles Fessenden, apparently Wright's agent in Boston. Fessenden discusses the general business climate, as well as the prices and availability of commodities. In addition, a letter from John M. Forbes gives a detailed description of the China Trade (1844).

Dates

Creation: 1844 - 1849

Creator

Wright, Robert Clinton (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (, 2 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Custodial History

Gift of Kenneth Priestly, 1957-11-15. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum.

Related Archival Materials

Correspondence from Robert Clinton Wright dating from 1838 to 1863 can be found among the David N. Carvalho Papers in the Free Library of Philadelphia.

Legal Status

Donor(s) have transferred any applicable copyright to Michigan State University but the collection may contain third-party materials for which copyright was not transferred. Copyright restrictions may apply. Property Rights: Michigan State University.