Abraham Varick record book, 1791-1806

BV Varick, Abraham

1791-1806

1 volume (approximately 250 pages)

A record book, dated 1791-1798 and 1800-1806, kept by Abraham Varick of New York City. The book contains copies of letters to merchants in England and Germany and lists of merchandise ordered from them. The letters discuss business matters, including the difficulties of transatlantic trade in wartime and the risk of seizures of ships. Commodities ordered are mainly textiles and metal goods (scissors, cutlery, hand tools, etc.).

Abraham Varick was a New York City dry goods merchant, and brother of jurist and politician Richard Varick.

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Mss Collection - BV Varick, Abraham

Capper, Startin & Co.
James & William Renwick (Firm)
Nathaniel & Faulkner Phillips & Co.
Alexander Turner & Co.
Hassenclever, Father & Sons (Firm)
John Philips & Co.
Holy, Newbould & Suckley (Firm)
J.L. Philips Brothers & Co.
Edward Dowling & Son (Firm)
William Newbould & Son (Firm)
Shepherd & Rhodes (Firm)
Holy & Suckley (Firm)
Capper, Perkins & Whitehouse (Firm)
John Rangeley & Sons (Firm)
Dry-goods--New York (State)--New York
Seizure of vessels and cargoes
Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815--Economic aspects
United States--Commerce--Europe
Europe--Commerce--United States

Business letters
Business records
Letter books
Purchase orders
Text

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