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The Crompton papers, 1672-1929

Collection: The Industrial Revolution: Technological Innovation in the Textile Industry, 1672–1929    Volumes    The Crompton papers, 1672-1929
The Crompton papers are arranged chronologically. About half the documents date from the lifetime of Samuel Crompton, though relatively few are from the pre-1790 period. The emphasis, therefore, is on the later part of Crompton's lifetime when the mule had become the dominant spinning machine and Crompton had been left a widower, with five sons and a daughter to bring up. Most of the remaining documents cover the years up to 1860 and provide insights into activities associated with Crompton's commemoration, as well as into the business concerns of his sons. Letters predominate in the archive. Bills and accounts concerning both business and domestic transactions are also well represented in the archive. Amongst other items are newspaper cuttings, which mostly relate to Crompton's commemoration, and property descriptions and valuations. Accompanied by a detailed description to the Crompton Papers.
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View document: General Correspondence & Papers (1672-1790).

General Correspondence & Papers (1672-1790)

Reference: ZCR/1. 18 items: Item 1 Will: John Hey of Tonge, chapman. 24 Feb 1672/3 : Bequests to Peter Greenehalgh of Tottington, Dorothy Greenehalgh his sister, Dorothy their mother, and...

Date:1672-1790
Contributor:Bolton Archive & Local Studies Service
Identifier:zcr-001
Archive Reference(s):ZCR/1;
View document: General Correspondence & Papers (1795-1798).

General Correspondence & Papers (1795-1798)

Reference ZCR/2. 12 items: Item 1 Newspaper Cutting: Manchester Mercury - offer of improvement in spinning, in return for £100 subscription, Ainsworth Hall near Bolton(Transcript). 28 Dec 1795. See item...

Date:1795-1798
Contributor:Bolton Archive & Local Studies Service
Identifier:zcr-002
Archive Reference(s): ZCR/2;
View document: General Correspondence & Papers (1799).

General Correspondence & Papers (1799)

Reference ZCR/3. 7 items: Item 1 Letter: Duncan & Chesney, Liverpool, to Samuel Crompton - order for cambrics,.17 May 1799 - Item 2 Letter: Penny & Roskell, Liverpool to Samuel...

Date:1799-1799
Contributor:Bolton Archive & Local Studies Service
Identifier:zcr-003
Archive Reference(s):ZCR/3;
View document: General Correspondence & Papers (1800).

General Correspondence & Papers (1800)

Reference ZCR/4. 7 items: Item 1 Letter: Penny and Roskell, Liverpool, to Samuel Crompton, King Street, Bolton. 27 Jan 1800. Inclosing bill drawn by William Makinson & Son on W....

Date:1800-1800
Contributor:Bolton Archive & Local Studies Service
Identifier:zcr-004
Archive Reference(s):ZCR/4;
View document: General Correspondence & Papers (1801).

General Correspondence & Papers (1801)

Reference ZCR/5. 5 items: Item 1 Letter: Thomas Horrocks, London, to Anthony Price, opposite the Well, Spring Gardens, Bolton. 16 Feb 1801. Arrangements for payment of rents by tenants in...

Date:1801-1801
Contributor:Bolton Archive & Local Studies Service
Identifier:zcr-005
Archive Reference(s):ZCR/5;
View document: General Correspondence & Papers (1802).

General Correspondence & Papers (1802)

Reference ZCR/6. 6 items: Item 1 Will; Alexander Crompton, formerly of Tonge, but late at Sharples Hall, slater. 6 June 1800. Bequests to nephews and nieces; Samuel Crompton of Great...

Date:1802-1802
Contributor:Bolton Archive & Local Studies Service
Identifier:zcr-006
Archive Reference(s):ZCR/6;
View document: General Correspondence & Papers (1803).

General Correspondence & Papers (1803)

Reference ZCR/7. 2 items: Item 1 Letter.15 Sept 1803. John Rawson, Houndsgate, Nottingham to Samuel Crompton, Bolton order for cotton yarn: receipt of samples, "I... believe the article will do,...

Date:1803-1803
Contributor:Bolton Archive & Local Studies Service
Identifier:zcr-007
Archive Reference(s):ZCR/7;
View document: General Correspondence & Papers (1804).

General Correspondence & Papers (1804)

Reference ZCR/8. 1 item: Item 1 Account: A. S. Stubbs to Messrs. George Crompton - purchase of broad clots., flannel, twist, thread, etc. 27 Mar 1804

Date:1804-1804
Contributor:Bolton Archive & Local Studies Service
Identifier:zcr-008
Archive Reference(s):ZCR/8;
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