Ca. 22 ft., ca. 1780–1882. Primarily papers of Thomas Rotch (1767–1823) and his family, plus papers of Arvine Wales (1785–1854). Includes 2 letters, 11 October and 31 December 1802, from William Rotch, Jr. to Thomas Rotch and a letter, 11 November 1812, from William Rotch, Sr. to Thomas Rotch, all of which refer to Russian trade. Unpublished preliminary inventory (NUCMC 72–964). Online guide available: http://massillonmemory.org/the-rotch-wales-papers
