Solomon Isaacs papers, 1747 Feb. 6-Nov. 10.

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Solomon Isaacs papers, 1747 Feb. 6-Nov. 10.

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Two Letters from a businessman in Charles Town, S.C., to William Vernon, a business colleague in Newport, Rhode Island. Consisting of letter, 6 Feb. 1747, thanking Vernon "for the trouble you take in my affairs" and providing a list of current prices in the Charleston market. Letter, 10 Nov. 1747, acknowledging impact of the War of the Austrian Succession on trade in the North American colonies, explaining that business had declined since Vernon's departure, attributing the slump to "the high price of our produce, & by our Coast being so often visited by the Enemy's Privateers, (& no Vessel here to protect us)," and listing current prices.

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Solomon Isaacs & Company (firm)

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Vernon, William, 1719-1806

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Samuel Vernon (1683-1737) and his wife, Elizabeth Fleet, lived in Newport, Rhode Island, where he held many public offices. Their eight children included Samuel (1711-1792), Thomas (1718-1784), and William (1719-1806). Thomas, a merchant and royal postmaster, was a Loyalist during the American Revolution. Samuel and William, who both supported the Revolution, jointly ran a shipping firm. William also served as president of the Continental Navy Board. Samuel and his wife, Amey Ward, had ten child...

Solomon, Isaacs, d. 1757

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Isaacs, Solomon, d. 1757.

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Charleston, S.C. merchant. His business was called Solomon Isaacs & Company, and dealt in the trade of deerskins, slaves, and general merchandise. Isaacs was also the owner of a sloop named Heron. From the description of Letter : Charles Town, S.C. to Mr. William Vernon, 1747 May 8. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 36865586 Merchant of Charleston, S.C.; the firm Solomon Isaacs & Company dealt in the trade of deerskins, general merchandise,...