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William Coit letters and documents.

Title
William Coit letters and documents.
Author
Coit, William, 1735-1821
Publication
1782-1785.
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Coit, William, 1761-1785
Description
.1 linear feet (1 folder)
Summary
William Coit (1735-1821), known as Captain William Coit, was a shipping merchant from Norwich, Connecticut. Coit was the son of Samuel Coit and Sarah Spalding Coit and the captain of a Connecticut militia regiment during the American Revolution. His daughter Eliza married Dwight Ripley of Norwich. He is sometimes confused with Captain William Coit (1742-1802) of New London, Connecticut, a militia officer and sea captain during the Revolution, and the son of Daniel Coit, town clerk. The collection chiefly comprises letters received at Norwich and New York City from his son, merchant William Coit (1761-1785), at Hartford and New York City, regarding business matters, 1782-1785. Among the commodities mentioned are flour, onions, salt, sugar, spices, rum, and wine. Additions to the collection consist of a letter from William Coit Jr. to his father dated 1784 July 8; a dinner invitation from the senior William Coit to Mr. Caduggin (Cadogan), 1785 November 24; and a statement of account between William Coit and his son, 1784 (25 pieces in all).
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Note
  • Formerly part of the Mercantile Collection. Additions consist of the William Coit miscellaneous papers transferred from the George B. Ripley papers.
Access (note)
  • Apply to Manuscripts and Archives Division for access at http://www.nypl.org/mssref
Source (note)
  • Purchased in 1926.
Call Number
MssCol 24492
OCLC
1041708590
Author
Coit, William, 1735-1821, creator.
Title
William Coit letters and documents.
Production
1782-1785.
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
sheet
Restricted Access
Apply to Manuscripts and Archives Division for access at http://www.nypl.org/mssref
Source
Purchased in 1926.
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Added Author
Coit, William, 1761-1785, correspondent.
Research Call Number
MssCol 24492
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