Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1781.
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Searle, James, c. 1730-1797
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James Searle (c.1730 — August 7, 1797) was an American merchant, Patriot, and delegate to the Continental Congress. Born in New York City, he completed preparatory studies before moving to Madeira, Portugal where he engaged in business with his brother John for 16 years. Searle relocated to Philadelphia in 1765 where he continued working as a merchant and an agent for his brother's firm, accumulating great wealth. He signed the 1765 Non-Importation Agreement in which merchants pledged not to ...