Chapman Abraham correspondence, 1776 June 30.

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Chapman Abraham correspondence, 1776 June 30.

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Letter from Abrams to William Edgar, merchant of Detroit, Mich., about the Yankees in MontreĢal.

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The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives

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The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives

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Abraham, Chapman, -1783

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Pioneer Jewish merchant who moved first from England to Albany, N.Y, and later to Montreal. He was most likely the first Jew in Detroit, Mich., and survived the Pontiac uprising. He was an United Empire Loyalist. Commonly known as Chapman Abraham; also known as Chapman Abrams. From the description of Chapman Abraham papers, ca. 1767-1782. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 463629447 From the description of Chapman Abraham mercantile license, 1769 Apr. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat rec...

Edgar, William, 1739-1820

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William Edgar (1736-1820) was an Irish-born merchant of Detroit, Michigan, where he was a financial agent for the British Army post. He moved to New York City in 1780 or 1781 and engaged in trade with China and East India. From the description of William Edgar papers, 1750-1870. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122314062 From the guide to the William Edgar papers, 1750-1870, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.) ...