Frederick William Macondray papers, 1821-1880.

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Frederick William Macondray papers, 1821-1880.

Two letter books (1864-1880) of correspondence from Frederick W. Macondray, Jr. mostly concerning business of the import company, Macondray? a small amount of family and business papers (1860-1879); and a log for the ship Panther, kept by Frederick W. Macondray, Sr., in his role as clerk and first officer, on a voyage from Boston to Calif., Aug. 1821-Aug. 1823.

1 box (0.5 linear ft.)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6741887

California historical society

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Macondray, Frederick William, 1840-1885.

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Frederick Macondray, Sr. (1803-1862), born in Mass., became a sailor in his boyhood, becoming a ship's captain by the age of 21. During the Gold Rush, he came to San Francisco and established the commission house Macondray & Co. in 1849 with partners James Otis and R.S. Watson. The company also served as one of the earliest banking facilities in San Francisco. After Macondray's death in 1862, his son, Frederick W. Macondray, Jr. (1840-1880) ran the company with James Otis. After Otis' death ...

Panther (Ship)

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Rated at 350 tons, 70 crew, 30 guns. Voyages: (1) 1699/1700 Borneo (New Company). 24 Jan 1700 -. (2) 1701/2 Borneo (New Company). Capt Jonas Tracey/Robert Robinson. Downs - Madeira 27 Mar 1702 - 12 Jul Batavia - 9 Aug Samarang - 26 Aug Banjarmassin 20 Mar 1703 - voyage ended mid-1704. (3) 1704/5 St Helena and Borneo. Capt John Camell. Downs 5 Jan 1705 - 26 Apr St Helena - 7 Sep Batavia - 12 Nov Tamborneo - 18 Apr 1707 Batavia 24 Aug - 24 Oct Cape - 11 Sep 1708 Downs. British Library ...

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 Biography ...

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 Biography ...

Macondray & Co.

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