James Trimble papers

Records of James Trimble's official activities as deputy secretary of Pennsylvania, and his correspondence on personal affairs and commercial ventures. Among the papers are: the account book of the secretary of the Commonwealth, 1793-1801; account of receipts for furnishing military standards...

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Main Author: Trimble, James 1755-1837 (Creator)
Collection:James Trimble Papers
Collection Number:0670
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
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Physical Description: 3.75 Linear feet 11 boxes
Summary: Records of James Trimble's official activities as deputy secretary of Pennsylvania, and his correspondence on personal affairs and commercial ventures. Among the papers are: the account book of the secretary of the Commonwealth, 1793-1801; account of receipts for furnishing military standards to Pennsylvania military regiments; deeds, agreements of sales of lands; advertising accounts; receipt book, 1782-1784; memorandum book, 1798-1800; expense account book, 1794; bankbooks in account with Harrisburg banks, 1812-1815, 1815-1816, 1821-1823; bankbooks in account with Lancaster banks, 1803-1808, 1808-1812; newspaper clippings, 1824; James Trimble in account with John Foster, 1834-1835; insurance policies; powers of attorney, real estate agreements, leases, and other items of official and personal character. The collection also includes George Dannacker records: daybook, 1794- 1795; cashbook, 1788-1795; and bankbook, 1794-1795. (3 volumes).