Fergusson, Robert, fl. 1779-1817
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Fergusson, Robert, fl. 1779-1817
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Fergusson, Robert, fl. 1779-1817
Fergusson, Robert, active 1779-1817
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Merchant of Port Tobacco, Md.
Robert Fergusson and Alexander Hamilton were agents for Scottish tobacco firms in the late eighteenth century.
Fergusson and Hamilton made contracts with local stores in Maryland, which in turn purchased tobacco directly from planters. The agents were then responsible for arranging for the crop to be shipped to Europe. Their responsibilities also included collecting payment for debts and distributing payment for goods and services. Fergusson and Hamilton corresponded frequently on business matters and appeared to be on friendly terms.
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https://viaf.org/viaf/31309485
https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n98035493
https://id.loc.gov/authorities/n98035493
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Commercial agents
Tobacco industry
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Maryland
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