Adams (Thomas) Papers, 1764-1806

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Summary

Title:
Thomas Adams papers
Dates:
1764-1806
Creators:
Adams, Thomas, of Alnwick
Abstract:
The collection consists of correspondence written by and to lawyer Thomas Adams of Alnwick, England. There are also a few account books, notes, and drafts of articles of agreement regarding land in Northumberland, England.
Extent:
111 items
Language:
The records are in English .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Thomas Adams papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection is made up of account books, notes, articles of agreement, and correspondence.

The three account books include a postage posted volume and two cash account books (1764-1766).

The three articles of agreement are drafts of agreements regarding land in Blanchland and Hexham (1772).

Also included are 15 notes kept by Thomas Adams regarding his two favorite dogs: William the Lion and Sancho (1792-1806).

There are ninety pieces of correspondence (1793-1795) between Thomas Adams, George Wood, Clayton & Walters, Kirton & Grey, Edward Blonk and Robert Hopper Williamson. The correspondence deals with the possible enclosure of Allendale and Hexhamshire Commons. The Crewe Trust (Adams was their lawyer, George Wood was their agent) was disputing this action and wanted to make sure they did not lose out when the lands were enclosed. Many of the letters deal with the attempt to bring all the parties together to discuss the subject, but to no avail. The correspondence includes the letters received by Adams, as well as kept drafts of his replies.

Biographical / historical:

Thomas Adams was an attorney of Eshott Hall, Alnwick, Northumberland.

Acquisition information:
Purchased from Alex Fotheringham, December 2008 and January 2010.
Arrangement:

The collection is arranged chronologically. It is housed in two boxes.

Rules or conventions:
Finding Aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid prepared by Brooke M. Black.
Date Prepared:
© 2015
Date Encoded:
Machine readable finding aid encoded by Brooke M. Black in January 2015

Access and use

Restrictions:

Open to qualified researchers by prior application through the Reader Services Department. For more information, contact Reader Services.

Terms of access:

The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining necessary permissions rests with the researcher.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Thomas Adams papers, The Huntington Library, San Marino, California.

Location of this collection:
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108, US
Contact:
(626) 405-2191
reference@huntington.org
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