Contents and Arrangement

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Collection Overview

Creator:
Lawrence, William (1729-1794)
Title:
William Lawrence Family Papers
Repository:
Manuscripts Division
Permanent URL:
http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/dcg445cv05w
Dates:
1717-1834
Size:
.21 linear feet, 1 box
Storage Note:
Firestone Library (scamss)
Boxes B-002455
Language:
English

Abstract

Consists of correspondence and financial records of William Lawrence (1729-1794) and his family of New York City, including several letters to Lawrence from the loyalist family of Nathaniel Ray Thomas (1731-1787) of Massachusetts who were exiled to Nova Scotia.

Collection Description & Creator Information

Content Description

This collection consists of several letters from exiled American loyalists, primarily the family of Massachusetts loyalist Nathaniel Ray Thomas, dating from 1783-1784, regarding their expulsion to Nova Scotia to William Lawrence (1729-1794) of New York City. Additionally, there are multiple receipts and bills related to William Lawrence and his family, as well as a eight Lawrence family letters, dating between 1794-1834.

Arrangement

Materials were left in the order in which they arrived to the library.

Collection Creator Biography:

Lawrence, William (1729-1794)

William Lawrence lived in Newtown, Queens County, Long Island, New York during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Collection History

Acquisition:

Purchased from Open Boat Booksellers in 2026 (AM 2027-015).

Appraisal

No materials were removed from the collection during 2026 processing.

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Faith Charlton in August 2026. Finding aid written by Faith Charlton in August 2026.

Access & Use

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Single copies may be made for research purposes. To cite or publish quotations that fall within Fair Use, as defined under U. S. Copyright Law, no permission is required. For instances beyond Fair Use, it is the responsibility of the researcher to determine whether any permissions related to copyright, privacy, publicity, or any other rights are necessary for their intended use of the Library's materials, and to obtain all required permissions from any existing rights holders, if they have not already done so. Princeton University Library's Special Collections does not charge any permission or use fees for the publication of images of materials from our collections, nor does it require researchers to obtain its permission for said use. The department does request that its collections be properly cited and images credited. More detailed information can be found on the Copyright, Credit and Citations Guidelines page on our website. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us through the Ask Us! form.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

For preservation reasons, original analog and digital media may not be read or played back in the reading room. Users may visually inspect physical media but may not remove it from its enclosure. All analog audiovisual media must be digitized to preservation-quality standards prior to use. Audiovisual digitization requests are processed by an approved third-party vendor. Please note, the transfer time required can be as little as several weeks to as long as several months and there may be financial costs associated with the process. Requests should be directed through the Ask Us Form.

Credit this material:

William Lawrence Family Papers; Manuscripts Division, Department of Special Collections, Princeton University Library

Permanent URL:
http://arks.princeton.edu/ark:/88435/dcg445cv05w
Location:
Firestone Library
One Washington Road
Princeton, NJ 08544, USA
(609) 258-3184
Storage Note:
Firestone Library (scamss)
Boxes B-002455