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Merchants--Rhode Island--History--19th century

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

George Bowen Papers

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. 39.2 B67
Scope and Contents

Letters concerning business written to George Bowen, merchant of Newport, R. I., including letters from James Fisher, Richmond, Va.; J.S. Bailey, Charleston, S. C.; and Jonathan Bowen.

Dates: 1829-1857

Edward A. Russell Papers

 Collection
Identifier: SC 01266
Scope and Contents

Letters, 1821-1822, written to Edward Augustus Russell, merchant of Petersburg, Va. by merchants in Richmond, Va. and Providence, R. I. discussing prices, shipping schedules, and economic conditions. Also includes account for a pair of card tables, a safe, china and "one Negro woman, Lilly."

Dates: 1821-1822

George Whipple Ledger

 Collection
Identifier: Mss. MsV Ame124
Scope and Contents

Ledger, 1764-1814, of George Whipple, merchant, of Providence, R. I. [?]

Dates: 1764-1814