Samuel Avery papers, ca. 1765-1782.

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Creator

Avery, Samuel, 1731-1806.

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

• .2 linear foot (1 box).

Access Restrictions

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Scope/Contents Note

Collection consists of papers relating to Avery's land speculations in Vermont and on the Susquehanna River; draft of his brief in Avery v. Holt (land lottery case), ca. 1772; drafts of papers on political subjects in the period preceding the Revolution; and miscellaneous business papers.

Biographical/Historical Note

Samuel Avery (1731-1806) was a land speculator in colonialAmerica.

Controlled Access Terms

• Avery, Samuel, 1731-1806.
• Real property -- Pennsylvania.
• Real property -- Vermont.
• Susquehanna River.
• United States -- Politics and government -- To 1775.