Arnold, James, 1781-1868

Scope and Contents The collection consists of a single bound volume titled “Letter Book, No. 2, Commenced [illegible] 1796”. The volume contains copies of business correspondence from June 6, 1794 - Dec. 29. 1826 consisting of letters from Thomas Arnold to various business associates. The bulk of the correspondence relates to shipments of agricultural trade along the East Coast and the market for assorted trade goods including wheat, hemp, lime, cheese, barley, flour, indigo, and coffee.Some of...