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Scope and Contents of the Collection
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| Creator: | Thomas Pearsall & Son. |
| Title: | Thomas Pearsall & Son Correspondence |
| Inclusive Dates: | 1806-1816 |
| Quantity: | 1 folder (SC) |
| Abstract: | Letters from various merchants to Thomas Pearsall & Son, New York City. |
| Language: | English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries 222 Waverly Avenue Syracuse, NY 13244-2010 https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
Thomas Pearsall & Son was a firm of merchants in New York City. According to The Old Merchants of New York City, Vol. III (New York: 1885) , the firm was until 1789 Pearsall & Glover; on that date the firm dissolved and Thomas Pearsall took on his son, renaming the firm Thomas Pearsall & Son, with offices at 203 Queen St.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Thomas Pearsall & Son Correspondence consists of letters from various merchants in London, Madeira, and Boston to the merchant firm in New York. Several are from the firm of Todhunter & Ralph in London. Wares mentioned include wine and a "Poney."
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Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Thomas Pearsall & Son Correspondence,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Purchase, 1969.
Finding Aid Information
Created by: MRC
Date: 16 Jul 2010
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