Peters, Samuel Jarvis, 1801-1855

Samuel J. Peters Sr. was a prominent New Orleans merchant, financier, civic leader, and political figure. Charles Palmer Leverich (1803-1876) and Henry Stanton Leverich (ca. 1806-1885) were New York City shipping merchants, commission agents, and investment bankers. They acted as sugar and cotton factors for planters in New Orleans, La., and Natchez, Miss., including Stephen Duncan, a wealthy cotton and sugar planter of the Natchez area. Charles Leverich became director of the Bank of New York in 1840, vice president in 1853, and president of the bank from 1863 until his death in 1876.

From the description of Samuel J. Peters letter, 1843 Sept. 15. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 761304965

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