Gelston and Saltonstall ledger 1790-1793

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Gelston and Saltonstall ledger 1790-1793

The Gelston and Saltonstall ledger documents the accounts of the prominent New York City mercantile firm

.52 linear foot (1 box)

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Gelston, David, 1744-1828

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David Gelston (July 4, 1744 – August 21, 1828) was an American merchant and politician. Born in Bridgehampton in Suffolk County on Long Island in what was then the Province of New York, as the American Revolution approached, Gelston became politically active. He signed the articles of association in 1774, agreeing to avoid British imports, even though this hurt his own business. Gelston represented Suffolk County in the New York Provincial Congress of 1775 to 1777, as well as the 1777 New Yo...

Saltonstall, Gilbert

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Gelston & Saltonstall

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Merchant and shipping firm of David Gelston and Gilbert Saltonstall, New York City. From the description of Letter book, 1791 May-1793 May. (New York University). WorldCat record id: 477029111 ...