Samuel Kissam papers.
| Author/creator | Kissam, Samuel creator. |
| Format | Archival & Manuscript Material |
| Production | 1846-1847. |
| Description | 0.15 Cubic ft. (1 archival box) |
| Supplemental Content | Finding aid |
| Subjects |
| Scope and content | This collection contains sixty-five letters (1846-1847) the majority of which were written by wholesale merchant Samuel Kissam of Plymouth, North Carolina, to his brother George Kissam, also a merchant, of New York City, New York, discussing mostly business matters. Also included are a couple of letters written by a ship's master at New Orleans, Louisiana, to Samuel Kissam concerning a maritime mishap. |
| Access restriction | No access restrictions. |
| Cite as | Samuel Kissam Papers (#1257), East Carolina Manuscript Collection, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, North Carolina, USA |
| Terms of use | Literary rights to specific documents are retained by the authors or their descendants in accordance with U.S. copyright law. |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner- Purchased from Michael Brown Rare Books, LLC. |
| Biographical note | Samuel Kissam (1796-1856) of Huntington, Long Island, New York was a hardware merchant in New York City associated with the firm of Tredwell, Kissam & Co. He moved to Plymouth, North Carolina, sometime between 1841 and 1846 and ran a wholesale house there. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Manuscript Collection | #1257 - DOES NOT CIRCULATE | ✔ Available | Request Material |