William Cummings and Son account books [Volume 1 – Ledger, 1850-1886]

William Cummings and Son account books [Volume 1 – Ledger, 1850-1886]

This Philadelphia-based shipping merchant firm specialized in trade with Africa, especially the east coast, but also conducted trade with the West Indies, California, and China. These ledgers list hundreds of local and overseas merchants, types of merchandise bought and sold, ships and ship’ captains, property rentals, insurance companies, investments in Pennsylvania coal lands, railroads and stocks. Volume 1: Ledger, 1850-1886; Volume 2: Ledger, 1862-1871; Volume 3: Cashbook, 1857-1868; Volume 4: Cashbook, 1861-1867; Volume 5: Cashbook, 1874-1875; Volume 6: Ships and shipping account book, 1860, 1864-1869

Carmen D. Valentino, Rare Books & Manuscripts (source)

Historical Society of Pennsylvania

English

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