Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
James Patterson's correspondence, invoices and other papers
General material designation
- Textual record
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File
Repository
Reference code
MS-4-47, SF Box 47, Folder 2
Edition area
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Physical description area
Physical description
45 pages of textual records
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Archival description area
Name of creator
(1761-1857)
Biographical history
James Patterson was born ca. 1761, the second son of Squire John Patterson, one of founders of Pictou, Nova Scotia, who arrived aboard the vessel Hope, which transported six families from Philadelphia to Nova Scotia in 1767. In 1790 Patterson married Miss Lowden, the daughter of Captain William Lowden, who was a prominent merchant trader in Pictou. He died on 14 May 1857.
Custodial history
Scope and content
File contains invoices, correspondence, agreements and miscellaneous papers.
Notes area
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Immediate source of acquisition
Arrangement
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Language and script note
English.
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Restrictions on access
There are no access restrictions on these materials. All materials are open for research.
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Materials do not circulate and must be used in the Archives and Special Collections Reading Room. Materials may be under copyright. Contact departmental staff for guidance on reproduction.
Finding aids
Generated finding aid
Associated materials
Colchester Historical Society holds other papers related to James Patterson; the John Patterson Family (Pictou) Collection is held by the Pictou County and Genealogy Society.
Accruals
Further accruals are not expected.