Colt and Donaldson

Nineteenth-century mercantile firm active in supplying the cities of Philadelphia and Baltimore with agricultural products and other general merchandise.

From the description of Archives of Colt and Donaldson, 1825-1848. (University of Maryland Libraries). WorldCat record id: 20616562

The nineteenth-century mercantile firm of Colt and Donaldson was based in Danville, Pennsylvania, and supplied Philadelphia and Baltimore with whiskey, grain, meat, dairy, and other farm products. Included in their inventories were grains and seed, including wheat, oats, barley, corn, and clover, whiskey, gin, and brandy; hogs, hams, port, and lard; salt; and butter.

From the description of Colt and Donaldson company records, 1823-1848. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 752318058

[Little is known about the firm of Colt and Donaldson. The following history is drawn from the collection itself and the general history of the region.]

The nineteenth-century mercantile firm of Colt and Donaldson supplied Philadelphia and Baltimore with agricultural products and other general merchandise through agents in Baltimore and Philadelphia. With the development of railroad lines connecting the backcountry with the major cities, Cold and Donaldson began to flourish. Based in Danville, Pennsylvania, the company involved in bringing the cities products that were immediately available in Danville's hinterland and Columbia County but were in strong demand in the cities. The firm was involved in supplying grain, meat, dairy, and other farm products and by-products. Included in their inventories were grains and seed, including wheat, oats, barley, corn, and clover. Also included were various staples and general merchandise items such as whiskey, gin, and brandy; hogs, hams, port, and lard; salt; and butter

From the guide to the Colt and Donaldson archives, 1825-1848, 1831-1834, (State of Maryland and Historical Collections)