Papers, ca. 1790-1860 (bulk 1790-1830).

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Kermit family. Papers, ca. 1790-1860 (bulk 1790-1830).

Papers, ca. 1790-1860 (bulk 1790-1830).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/70955807

Manuscripts relating to the business and domestic activities of shipmaster Capt. Henry Kermit, who also owned a store and wharf in New York, and members of the Kermit family, including letters, bills, accounts, receipts, and documents from seaports in England, Europe, and the United States relating to the shipping activities of Capt. Kermit and his merchant shipowner sons Henry and Robert; items relating to family/house expenses, running a retail store, property rentals, and the settlement of estates; correspondence from shipmasters, agents, and commercial firms in European and American ports relating to ships' business, market conditions, voyages, and political and social news; ships' papers relating to purchase, outfitting, voyages, etc.; and estate papers of shipmaster Thomas Orange. Topics include international political affairs, the embargo of 1807-1809, social activities in Paris and other places, general travel descriptions, and early trade with Russia (April 1797).

ca. 5500 items.

G. W. Blunt White Library