Guide to the John H. Stephens (fl. 1802-1817), Merchant Daybook 1802-1817 MG 172
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52 Park Place Newark, New Jersey 07102 Contact: NJHS Library (973) 596-8500 x249 library@jerseyhistory.org https://www.jerseyhistory.org © 2006 All rights reserved. The New Jersey Historical Society, Publisher Inventory prepared by Julia Telonidis, February 2006, as part of the “Farm to City” project funded by a grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.Finding aid encoded by Julia Telonidis. February 2006. Production of the EAD 2002 version of this finding aid was made possible by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Finding aid written in English. Biographical NoteJohn H. Stephens was a Newark grocer and merchant shipper, whose trade with Europe and the West Indies during the Napoleonic Wars involved privateering by both French and American vessels. In later life he served as president of the Newark Whaling Company which owned the Ship John Wells. Return to the Table of Contents Scope and Content NoteConsists of a single daybook kept by a Newark grocer and merchant shipper which lists names of customers, items purchased and prices paid. Return to the Table of Contents RestrictionsAccess RestrictionsThere are no access restrictions on this collection. Photocopying of materials is limited and no materials may be photocopied without permission from library staff. Use RestrictionsResearchers wishing to publish, reproduce, or reprint materials from this collection must obtain permission. The New Jersey Historical Society complies with the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code), which governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions and protects unpublished materials as well as published materials. Return to the Table of Contents Return to the Table of Contents Related MaterialFor related collections at the New Jersey Historical Society, see: Manuscript Group 49, Ships Logs Collection Return to the Table of Contents Administrative InformationPreferred CitationThis collection should be cited as: Manuscript Group 172, John H. Stephens (fl. 1802-1817), Merchant Daybook, The New Jersey Historical Society. Acquisition InformationGift of William M. Sommer, 1930. Return to the Table of Contents Container List
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