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Peter Olcott papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-437
MS-437

  • Staff Only

Description

The papers of Peter Olcott contain correspondence, account books, deeds and other legal papers, including settlement of his estate related to land speculation, settlement in Norwich, VT., and establisment of a store there.

Dates

  • 1750 - 1810

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission from Dartmouth College required for publication or reproduction.

Extent

.25 linear ft. (1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Peter Olcott (1733-1808), lawyer and judge. Dartmouth Honorary Degree 1790 and Trustee. The collection contains correspondence, account books, deeds and other legal papers, including settlement of his estate. Includes material on land speculation, settlement in Norwich, VT., and establishment of a store there.

Part of the Rauner Library Archives and Manuscripts Repository

Contact:
6065 Webster Hall
Hanover NH 03755 USA

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