Letters of the Seymour family 1846-1847.

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Letters of the Seymour family 1846-1847.

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The collection consists of letters to Dr. George S. Seymour, Litchfield, Conn, from his brother John S. Seymour and from Edward P. Cheney, who were salesman for the distribution of medical devices in Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee. Their letters discuss the splint business, travel hardships, freight problems, orders, and sales territory disputes.

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University of Virginia. Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7606480

University of Virginia. Library

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Seymour, John S., fl. 1846-1847,

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Seymour, George S., fl. 1846-1847,

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Adams Express Company

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The Adams Express Company was founded in Boston in 1839. Originally called Burke and Company, its name was changed to Adams and Company after only two weeks when Alvin Adams agreed to buy out his partner. By 1850, the company had spread throughout the south, southwest, and north. Much additional capital was invested at that time and the company's name was again changed to the Adams Express Company. During the Civil War, the company made a substantial amount of money shipping packages to and from...

Cheney, Edward P., fl. 1846-1847,

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Seymour family.

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