Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Thomas Pearsall & Son.
- Abstract:
- Letters from various merchants to Thomas Pearsall & Son, New York City.
- Extent:
- 1 folder (SC)
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Thomas Pearsall & Son Correspondence, &su_name;
Background
- Scope and Content:
The Thomas Pearsall & Son Correspondence consists of letters from various merchants in London, Madeira, and Boston to the merchant firm in New York. Several are from the firm of Todhunter & Ralph in London. Wares mentioned include wine and a "Poney."
- Biographical / Historical:
Thomas Pearsall & Son was a firm of merchants in New York City. According to The Old Merchants of New York City, Vol. III (New York: 1885) , the firm was until 1789 Pearsall & Glover; on that date the firm dissolved and Thomas Pearsall took on his son, renaming the firm Thomas Pearsall & Son, with offices at 203 Queen St.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchase, 1969.
- Arrangement:
Chronological.
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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- PREFERRED CITATION:
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Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Thomas Pearsall & Son Correspondence, &su_name;
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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Special Collections Research CenterSyracuse University LibrariesBird Library, Room 600Syracuse, NY 13244, United States
- CONTACT:
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315.443.2697scrc@syr.edu