Manuscripts

1765-1832

Description: Black family affairs, as seen in the correspondence of John and Margaret Black and their numerous children and grandchildren; trade and mercantile affairs in Bordeaux, Cadiz, and London; some news of European affairs, especially in their relation to trade; Joseph Black's life (with practically nothing about his work or science in general).
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date: 1738-1832.
Call number: mssHM 49125-49227
Creator: Black family(Opens in new tab)
Additional description: The collection also includes biographical notes on various members of the Black family as well as several prints and photographs

1738-1764

Manuscripts

Black family affairs, as seen in the correspondence of John and Margaret Black and their numerous children and grandchildren; trade and mercantile affairs in Bordeaux, Cadiz, and London; some news of European affairs, especially in their relation to trade; Joseph Black's life (with practically nothing about his work or science in general).

mssHM 49125-49227

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Black, John (c) to Alexander Black (b)

Manuscripts

HM 49176

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Black, John (b) to Alexander Black) (b)

Manuscripts

HM 49150

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Black, James (c) to Matthew Black

Manuscripts

HM 49147

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Black family papers

Manuscripts

Chiefly the correspondence between John Black (1681-1767) and his wife Margaret (Gordon) Black and their children and grandchildren concerning family affairs. Includes topics on the family's various trade and mercantile interests in Bordeaux, Cadiz and London as well as personal family topics. The most famous member of the family, Joseph Black (1728-1799), is represented by his personal life only, with only cursorary material on his scientific work.The collection also includes biographical notes on the various members of the Black family as well as several prints and photographs. The Huntington local manuscripts catalog distinguishes individuals with the same name by the addition of the letters "(a)-(z)". Several individuals in the Black family papers are so distinguished in the finding aid. The individuals are: Alexander Black (b) 1729-1813. Businessman in Cadiz and London. Alexander Black (c) Active 1813. Son of James Black (c) and nephew of Alexander Black (b) George Black (a) 1725-1800. Son of John Black (b) George Black (b) Active 1804. Son of George Black(a) James Black (c) 1733- Son of John Black (b). Businessman John Black (b) 1681-1767. Irish businessman of Scottish descent in Bordeaux, France John Black (c) 1717-1782. Son of John Black (b) Joseph Black (b) 1728-1799. Scottish chemist Robert Black (a) Active 1738-1747. British businessman in Cadiz, Spain. Robert Black (b) 1721-1791. Son of John Black (b) and nephew of Robert (a)

mssHM 49125-49227

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Apprenticeship indenture with Adam Seely Hetfield

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Indenture between Michael Black and Adam Seely Hetfield whereby Black agrees to instruct Hetfield in the blacksmith trade. Witnessed by Abner Hetfield. Dated 1808, November 19; Elmira, New York.

mssHM 79799

1765-1832

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