J.N. Robson and Son (Charleston, S.C.)

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The Robson company appears to have been one of many new firms established in Charleston, South Carolina following the Civil War. They were located at 136 East Bay and 1 and 2 Atlantic Wharf. They were commission merchants and wholesale and retail dealers in choice hay, grain and groceries. In 1918 they received an "explosives license."

From the description of Records, 1866-1933. (Clemson University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 20273742

Charleston, South Carolina commission merchants and wholesale and retail dealers in hay, grain, and groceries.

From the description of J.N. Robson & Son records, 1861-1902. (College of Charleston). WorldCat record id: 31740096

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creatorOf J.N. Robson and Son (Charleston, S.C.). J.N. Robson & Son records, 1861-1902. College of Charleston, Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library
creatorOf J.N. Robson and Son (Charleston, S.C.). Records, 1866-1933. Clemson University Libraries, Robert Muldrow Cooper Library
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associatedWith Coffin, George M. person
associatedWith E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company. corporateBody
associatedWith Robson, John N. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Charleston (S.C.)
South Carolina--Charleston
South Carolina
Charleston (S.C.)
South Carolina
Subject
Commission merchants
Explosives
Grain trade
Grocery trade
Hay trade
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Active 1861

Active 1902

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