Peters, Samuel Jarvis, 1801-1855

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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

Samuel J. Peters Sr. was a prominent New Orleans merchant, financier, civic leader, and political figure.

From the description of Samuel Peters papers, 1835. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 272407558

From the description of Samuel J. Peters and family papers, 1789-1914 (bulk 1820-1863). (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 272407559

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creatorOf Peters, Samuel Jarvis, 1801-1855. Samuel J. Peters and family papers, 1789-1914 (bulk 1820-1863). Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
creatorOf Peters, Samuel Jarvis, 1801-1855. Samuel J. Peters letter, 1843 Sept. 15. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
referencedIn Peters, Samuel Jarvis, 1823-1863. Samuel J. Peters, Jr. diary, 1840 Jan. 1-1862 Mar. 29. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
referencedIn Louisiana State Bank. Samuel J. Peters draft, 1852. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
creatorOf Peters, Samuel Jarvis, 1801-1855. Samuel Peters papers, 1835. Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries
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associatedWith City Bank of New-Orleans. corporateBody
associatedWith Kernion, George Campbell Huchet de. person
associatedWith Leverich, Charles P., 1803-1876. person
associatedWith Louisiana State Bank. corporateBody
associatedWith Peters family. family
associatedWith Peters, Myrthe, 1828-1854. person
associatedWith Peters, Myrthe de Silly, 1797-1860. person
associatedWith Peters, Samuel Jarvis, 1823-1863. person
associatedWith Töpffer, Rodolphe, 1799-1846. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Louisiana--New Orleans
Pennsylvania--Philadelphia
Louisiana--New Orleans
New Orleans (La.)
Subject
Antislavery movements
Banks and banking
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Activity

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Birth 1801

Death 1855

English,

French

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