Birmingham, England, 1781 (Raster Image)

This layer is a georeferenced raster image of the historic paper map entitled: Plan of Birmingham, survey'd by Thos. Hanson. It was published by Pearson & Rollason in 1781. Scale [ca. 1:6,900]. The image inside the map neatline is georeferenced to the surface of the earth and fit to the 'British National Grid' coordinate system. All map collar and inset information is also available as part of the raster image, including any inset maps, profiles, statistical tables, directories, text, illustrations, index maps, legends, or other information associated with the principal map. This map shows features such as roads, drainage, built-up areas and selected buildings, ground cover, parks, and more.This layer is part of a selection of digitally scanned and georeferenced historic maps from the Harvard Map Collection. These maps typically portray both natural and manmade features. The selection represents a range of originators, ground condition dates, scales, and map purposes.

Letters from William Tudor to his mother, Delia Jarvis Tudor,

Two letters written from Birmingham, England, in which Tudor describes the town and his lodgings: "My establishment consists of a woman cook well recommended, [and] a housemaid....I am looking out for a cat, and have already a Newfoundland dog of Herculean dimensions." He also writes of his plans to leave England for New York.

Letters from William Tudor to his father, William Tudor,

Three letters written from Birmingham, England, New York, and Gardiner, Maine. In one letter he discusses the ongoing war with England. One letter written from Gardiner addresses financial matters; the letter includes a note to his mother, as well, reflecting on his sister Delia’s character and providing other local news.

Letters from William Tudor to John Thornton Kirkland,

Four letters written from Birmingham, England, in which Tudor suggests changes to Harvard’s grounds and facilities, hiring practices for tutors, and university publications. He also alludes to the War of 1812.

Letters from T. Morton Jones to William Tudor,

Four letters regarding the nail business, including information on prices, designs, and types of metals. Also included is news of friends and a description of festivities on election day in Birmingham, and Jones’ thoughts on politics and the fate of Napoleon. The last letter regards an unsettled account related to the nail factory.

Letters from Samuel Williams to William Tudor,

Two letters, one regarding accounts related to the Birmingham nail factory, and one letter in which Williams writes of becoming naturalized and finding a wife.

Indenture between William Tudor and Williams, Jones & Co.,

Document outlining terms and conditions of Tudor employment as manager of the Birmingham nail factory.

Response to remarks by Charles Mordaunt on United States trade with England,

"Lines occasioned by the assertion of Sir Charles Mordaunt in debate, that the Americans could not catch a mouse or shave themselves without having recourse to Birmingham." Undated, unsigned poem, likely by Tudor, in response to remarks made by Mordaunt during a debate on the Orders in Council in the English Parliament.