John Guerard letterbook, 1752-1754.

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John Guerard letterbook, 1752-1754.

Letterbook containing copies of letters written by John Guerard pertain primarily to business. Correspondents include William Jolliffe, Thomas Rock & Co., Sampson Simpson, and others. Letters concern trade and shipping of slaves, rice, tea, turpentine, and other goods.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7337907

South Carolina Historical Society

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There are 4 Entities related to this resource.

Jolliffe, William, 1851-1927

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Epithet: of Add MS 29606 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001197.0x000042 ...

Simpson, Sampson.

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Guerard, John, 1706-1764.

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With his brother-in-law Richard Hill, John Guerard formed the firm of Hill & Guerard (1736-1746) which was primarily involved with the Indian, slave, and fur trade in Charleston, South Carolina. After Hill's death Guerard continued in these trades, and may also have acted as a factor. Guerard was a plantation owner and a South Carolina Commons House member. From the description of John Guerard letterbook, 1752-1754. (The South Carolina Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 321...

Thomas Rock & Company.

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