Isaiah Chase-Peter Hanson business letters, 1847-1855 (bulk 1847).

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Isaiah Chase-Peter Hanson business letters, 1847-1855 (bulk 1847).

Fifteen letters written to Joseph Holmes of Kingston, Mass. Most of the letters were written from New Orleans by either Isaiah Chase or Peter Hanson. Discusses financial transactions made through the New England Bank in Boston, including specific dollar amounts for products procured and cargo rates. Also discusses the ships used to transport commodities such as cotton, flaxseed, flour, and pork out of New Orleans.

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Chase, Isaiah.

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Joseph Holmes (1771-1863) was an active shipbuilder and shipowner for 62 years. Many of his ships were built in Kingston, Mass. He was engaged principally in trade with the West Indies, the trans-Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Cape Horn. Among his cargo was cotton produced in the South. From the description of Isaiah Chase-Peter Hanson business letters, 1847-1855 (bulk 1847). (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 268777307 ...

Holmes, Joseph, 1771-1863

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Hanson, Peter.

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Herculean (Ship)

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Rialto (Ship)

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