Dickinson business papers, 1850-1871

Collection context

Creator:
J.B. Dickinson (Firm), Wakeman, Gookin and Dickenson (Firm), and Wakeman, Dimon & Co
Extent:
6.5 linear feet 47 volumes
Language:
English .
Scope and content:

Records of firms owning and operating packet boats and clipper ships at New York City. Fifteen volumes of letter books (11,450 leaves), 1855-1871, and 32 volumes of ledgers, etc., 1853-1871, including those of J.B. Dickinson, 1850-1855; Wakeman, Gookin and Dickinson, 1866-1871; and Wakeman, Dimon & Col, 1853-1863. The letter books, ledgers, and account books show operation of the firm. Many letters of instructions to captains of various vessels.

Biographical / historical:

These firms were owners and operators of packet boats and clipper ships at New York City.

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection has no restrictions.

This collection is located on-site.

Location of this collection:
6th Floor East Butler Library
535 West 114th Street
New York, NY 10027, USA
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