Guide to the David Bostwick Papers
Title
David Bostwick Papers
Inclusive Dates
1761
Call Number
RG 312
Creator(s)
Creator100
Bostwick, David, 1721-1763.
Quantity
0.05 cubic feet (2 folders)
Restrictions on Access
Open for research.
Repository
Presbyterian Historical Society, 425 Lombard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147-1516 USA
Biographical Note
David Bostwick was born in New Milford, CT. He studied theology with Aaron Burr, Sr. in Newark, and became his assistant. In 1745 he moved to Jamaica, NY to become pastor of the Presbyterian congregation there. In 1756 he accepted a call to the First Presbyterian Church of New York City, where he remained pastor until his death in 1763.
Record Group 312 consists of a 1761 letter by Bostwick on the subject of the Rev. John Wright.
Researchers interested in David Bostwick should consult the card catalogue for Early American imprints and other of his published works in the PHS library.
Processing Information
Collection processed and finding aid prepared: September 1992
Stephanie Muntone, Processing Archivist
Personal Name Subject
Bostwick, David, 1721-1763--Correspondence.
Wright, John, Rev.
Genre-form
Correspondence. aat
Corporate Added Name
First Presbyterian Church in the City of New York.
| Box | Folder | Description | |
| 1 | 1 | Finding Aid to Record Group 312 | |
| 1 | 1 | Photocopy of Letter | |
| 1 | 2 | Bostwick MS Letter, 1761 [fragile, handle with care; researchers should use photocopy] |