R. Starkweather collection
Collection — Folder: S1240
Identifier: S1240
Scope and Contents
The letter is date-stamped September 27 from Fort Wayne, and is addressed to A. Van Nechten, Esq., Catskill Greene County, New York. The letter was written by R. Starkweather on September 26, 1838, from Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mr. Starkweather told Mr. Van Nechten that: "Your lands are scattered through the country from Napoleon, Ohio, to Lafayette, Ind., a distance of 175 miles and about 40 in breadth to embrace them all." At the bottom of page one, Mr. Starkweather made a chart for lots and their cost in 1837 and 1838. On page two, he wrote: "As soon as the canal is open to the lake which will probably be in two years property will raise in their place and along the lines of that work." He concluded his letter by writing: "I am in a hurry to return to Eel River this evening. If you wish me to do any business for you here that I can do without embarrassing myself, I shall be happy to do it for a very moderate compensation over expenses."
Dates
- 1838
Creator
- Nechten, A. Van (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Legal title, copyright, and literary rights reside with Rare Books and Manuscripts, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN. All requests to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted to Rare Books and Manuscripts.
Biographical Note
R. Starkweather might be Dr. Rodney Starkweather, born in 1788 in Massachusetts. He was living with his wife Jane, born 1794, in Waterville, Lucas County, Ohio, in 1860. Ten years later, Rodney was 82, living in Waterville, with Henry, age 43; Mary, age 30; Frank, age 9; Nellie, age 7; and Jennie, age 4. Rodney died in 1872.
Extent
0.01 Cubic Feet (1 folder)
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
There is only one item in this collection.
Custodial History
This collection was received by Rare Books and Manuscripts as a donation.
Accruals
No further additions are expected.
Processing Information
Collection processing and finding aid completed 2017/01/26 by Nikki Stoddard Schofield.
Creator
- Nechten, A. Van (Person)
- Title
- R. Starkweather collection
- Status
- Completed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
