The Samuel Street Papers contain documents and other records of both father and son. The Papers are arranged in chronological order on three microfilm reels, with the inclusive dates for each reel as follows:Reel 1, 1791 - 1834; Reel 2, 1834 - 1845; and Reel 3, 1845 - 1880. The records consist of business and legal correspondence; financial papers; bonds; accounts; deeds; indentures; licenses of occupation; subpoenas; leases, mortgages; insurance policies; petitions; complaints; powers of attorney; proxies;
stock certificates; promissory notes; tax receipts; memoranda; and numerous other documents. There are several Lists of Claims paid in the Western District for losses during the War of 1812. They include the names of individuals and the amount paid, 1824. Also included on Reel 1, are three cash books for the years 1824 - 1827, 1827 - 1831, 1831 - 1834.The design for the hull of a ship, and the John Crooks Estate Record Book, 1839-1857, are found at the end of Reel 3. |