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Richardson family correspondence, 1826 - 1827

 File — Container: Box 5

Scope and Contents

Includes a letter dated 6 month, 18,1826,from Nathaniel to his father concerning Joseph Richardson's planned retirement from the Mint. Nathaniel offered his services to keep the position in the family unless his brother John was a better choice. Typed transcript of letter from Joseph to son dated 11month 2, 1826, no original. [Joseph Richardson died in 1831, and son John Richardson was appointed Assayer of the Mint in 1831 to succeed.]

Dates

  • Creation: 1826 - 1827

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

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