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Scope and Contents of the Collection
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| Creator: | Adams, Robert, d. 1793. |
| Title: | Robert Adams Daybook |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1768-1775 |
| Quantity: | 1 volume |
| Abstract: | Daybook of Robert Adams, proprietor of a general store in Johnstown, New York. Includes transactions with some well-known individuals such as Sir William Johnson (1715-1774) and his sons and sons-in-law, and Joseph Brant (1742-1807), also known as the Mohawk chief Thayendanegea. Also a microfilm version. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
Robert Adams (d. 1793) was the proprietor of a general store in Johnstown, New York.
Sir William Johnson (1715-1774), son Sir John Johnson (1741-1830), nephew and son-in-law Guy Johnson (circa 1740-1788), and son-in-law Daniel Claus (1727-1787) were Loyalists, officers in the British Army, superintendents of Indian affairs in the northern colonies and in Canada, and landed gentlemen of Johnstown.
Joseph Brant (1742-1807), also known as Thayendanegea, was a Mohawk chief and leader of his people against the French and their Indian allies during the French and Indian wars. Joseph Brant's sister Mary (Molly) was Sir William's common-law wife and mother of eight of his children.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Robert Adams Daybook consists of "Day Book Number 4" of Robert Adams' general store in Johnstown, New York. The book includes transactions with a number of notable individuals, among them Sir William Johnson, his son Sir John Johnson, his nephew and son-in-law Guy Johnson, and his son-in-law Daniel Claus. There are also purchases by Joseph Brant, also known as the Mohawk chief Thayendanegea.
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Related Material
The entire volume is also available on microfilm in Special Collections Research Center.
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Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Robert Adams Daybook,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Gift of William H. Van Voast, 1962.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: JTE
Date: 1969
Revision history: 8 Mar 2010 - converted to EAD (MRC);
18 Oct 2018 - rehoused (MS)
Inventory
Note on alternate formats:
The entire volume is also available on microfilm in Special Collections Research Center.
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