Eliakim Roberts Papers, 1816-1859

Summary

Creator:
Roberts, Eliakim.
Abstract:
Correspondence of the New York merchant. Incoming only.
Extent:
1 folder (SC)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Eliakim Roberts Papers,

Background

Scope and content:

The Eliakim Roberts Papers consists entirely of incoming correspondence addressed to Eliakim Roberts. Some is personal, from family and friends; others relate to business matters. Included with the correspondence are a few scattered receipts, checks, notes, and bills of sale.

Biographical / historical:

Little is known of Eliakim Roberts beyond what is given in the collection. He lived in Cazenovia and was evidently a merchant. He is likely the same Eliakim Roberts mentioned in Daniel Weiskotten's "History of the Madison County Hotel," who owned several properties in town. The Northwestern Reporter, Volume 119, on page 828 mentions an Eliakim Roberts, the brother of Thomas S. Roberts, and Luna Hammond's History of Madison County, New York on page 219 lists Eliakim Roberts as a storekeeper, with nine persons in his household.

Acquisition information:
Transfer from Kohen Collection, 1969.
Arrangement:

Chronological.

Access and use

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Preferred citation:

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Eliakim Roberts Papers,

Location of this collection:
Special Collections Research Center
Syracuse University Libraries
Bird Library, Room 600
Syracuse, NY 13244, United States
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