Macondray, Frederick William, 1803-1862
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Frederick William Macondray sailed on the China coast and visited California in 1825 aboard a hide ship. After returning from seafaring, he came to San Francisco. On May 22, 1849, he and James Otis began a general commission business for shipping consignments of merchandise to San Francisco.
From the description of Frederick William Macondray Letters, 1850-1862. (California State Library). WorldCat record id: 58855212
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Frederick William Macondray was born in Massachusetts in 1803. He sailed on the China coast and visited California in 1825 aboard a hide ship. After returning from seafaring, he came to San Francisco. On May 22, 1849, he and James Otis began a general commission business for shipping consignments of merchandise to San Francisco. F. W Macondray acted as agent for the company in San Francisco. The firm developed into a large wholesale tea company. Macondray died in San Francisco July 28, 1862.
From the guide to the Frederick William Macondray Letters, 1850-1862, (California State Library)
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