Powdermill Turnpike Corporation
Organization
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Tristam Burges letter and ephemera
Collection — Box: Multi-Collection Box
Identifier: 088-02
Scope and Contents
The collection consists of a letter from Tristam Burges to John DeWolf in Bristol, R.I. concerning the extension of road service from Fall River to Newport and it’s possible impact on the steamship lines.Included with the letter are three pieces of ephemera related to transportation of trade in Rhode Island in the 19th century. These materials include a Bill of lading from Commercial Steamboat Company for F. H. Perry, Feb. 7, 1865, for a chest of tea; Bill of lading for James...
Dates:
1824 - 1865