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Sampson Fleming letter book

Title
Sampson Fleming letter book, 1782-1790.
Author
Fleming, Sampson.

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Mixed materialRequest in advance MssCol 3505Schwarzman Building - Manuscripts & Archives Room 328

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Description
.21 linear foot (1 volume)
Summary
Letter book of Sampson Fleming, kept between 1782 and 1790, containing letters written to William Edgar and to friends and relatives (primarily in Ireland and Montreal). Topics include general business, personal matters, a proposed land lottery in Pennsylvania, debts due from Mrs. Margaret Smith and William S. Smith, the ships Jay and the Empress of China (later known as the Edgar), Chinese trade, and stock in the Bank of North America. Also includes accounts of the Deputy Commissary for Detroit and Canada, 1777.
Subject
  • Fleming, Sampson
  • Edgar, William, 1739-1820
  • Smith, Margaret
  • Smith, William Sheppard
  • Bank of North America
  • Empress of China (Ship)
  • John Jay (Ship)
  • Accounts > 18th century
  • Land grants > Pennsylvania > 18th century
  • Merchants > New York (State) > New York > 18th century
  • China > Commerce > 18th century
Genre/Form
Letter books.
Access (note)
  • Advance notice required. Apply at http://www.nypl.org/mssref.
Terms of Use (note)
  • Copyright retained by any document's creator.
Call Number
MssCol 3505
OCLC
725414700
Author
Fleming, Sampson.
Title
Sampson Fleming letter book, 1782-1790.
Restricted Access
Advance notice required. Apply at http://www.nypl.org/mssref.
Terms Of Use
Copyright retained by any document's creator.
Occupation
Merchants New York (State) New York.
Research Call Number
MssCol 3505
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