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:
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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:
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These firms were owners and operators of packet boats and clipper ships at New York City.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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This collection has no restrictions.
This collection is located on-site.
- Location of this collection:
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