Archive Record
Metadata
Collection |
Daniel B. Wesson Papers |
Object ID |
WES-01.1-03-01 |
Title |
Daniel B. Wesson Papers, Smith and Wesson Correspondence, incoming |
Creator |
Wesson, Daniel, 1825-1906 |
Date |
01/1876-12/1876 |
Object Name |
Correspondence |
Scope & Content |
Book of Smith and Wesson business correspondence organized alphabetically by company/sender General business correspondence including inquiries about guns, parts and repairs from individuals, resalers, and companies; letters and invoices from suppliers about materials; employment inquiries; etc. These letters provide insight into numerous industries and supply chains involved in manufacturing. Many letters discuss materials such as metals (steel, iron, and nickel), specialty woods and ivory, oil (including sperm oil), and textiles used in manufacturing. Letters from a Mr. M. W. Robinson, in particular, provide information about international shipping, sales, and business transactions. Many letters also address issues of patents. Correspondence for the year 1876. Correspondence from senders last name or buisness that begins with A, B, and C. There are many letters from a J.M. Bigelow about the U.S. Centennial Exhibition. Filed under J. Be aware: The binding has come undone and pages are loose! |
People |
Bigelow, J.M. Wesson, Daniel, 1825-1906 |
Related |
Business enterprises Business people Business records Correspondence--1870-1880 Exhibitions Firearms Firearms industry Industry Industry--Massachusetts--Springfield Smith & Wesson Wesson family |
Search Terms |
Business enterprises Business people Business records Correspondence--1870-1880 Exhibitions Firearms Firearms industry Industry Industry--Massachusetts--Springfield Smith & Wesson Wesson family |