Peirce, Caleb, 1763-1853
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Thomas and Sarah Newlin Marriage Certificate
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-950-276
Abstract
This collection contains the marriage certificate of Sarah (Grubb) Newlin (1764-1830) and blacksmith Thomas Newlin (1747-1811), recorded by Caleb Peirce at the 1782 Concord Meeting in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Dates:
1782-04-18
Caleb Peirce letterbook
Collection — Othertype RG5-340
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-340
Abstract
Letter book of Philadelphia Quaker merchant Caleb Peirce (1763-1853). 270 complete business letters, 43 partial with alternating pages removed. Peirce operated a hardware store that offered all types of metalwork as well as related household and some fine goods. He corresponded with shippers, suppliers, fellow merchants, and customers, and the letters document the challenges of domestic and international commerce.
Dates:
1805 - 1812
