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Ref NoMS 3147/30
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TitleM.R.Boulton, J.Watt & Co. Papers of John Woodward
LevelSub Collection
Date1803-1812
DescriptionLittle detailed investigation of these records has been carried out, but there are two bundles of papers dealing with Woodward’s Jamaican business concerns. There is also a copy of his marriage settlement of 1803, in which Matthew Boulton took a personal interest. Finally there are two bundles dealing with Woodward’s death, funeral and estate, including his Jamaican business.
Extent2
FormatBoxes
Physical DescriptionLetters and papers
DocumentMS 3147.30 Papers of John Woodward.pdf
Access StatusOpen
AccessConditionsThere are no restrictions on access to or use of the Papers of John Woodward. However fragile items or those in a poor state of repair may not be served at the discretion of the Duty Archivist.
ArrangementThe records are arranged in no particular order, there being little time for detailed investigation of these records during the Archives of Soho Project.
AdminHistoryThe records listed here are various personal and business records of John Woodward. John Woodward was clerk to Charlotte Matthews, Boulton and the Soho firm’s London banker. Woodward also had trading connections with Jamaica, possibly through his uncle William Voce, who was living there when he died in 1809, and possibly also through the London merchant Joseph Taylor. Following Charlotte Matthews’ death in 1802, Woodward worked for M. & R. Boulton J. & G. Watt & Co., the banking house that the Boultons and Watts established in London. He died in 1810 after being thrown from his horse.
LanguageEnglish
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