| 1 | Author: | Pemberton, Israel, 1715-1779 | Requires cookie* |
| Title: | Israel Pemberton, Letterbook D, 1744-1747 | ||
| Dates: | 1744-1747 | ||
| Abstract: | The Israel Pemberton Letter book contains a range of data on Philadelphia shipping and trade. Pemberton was a merchant who had connections to Samuel Coates (Mss.B.C632 , Mss.C.632.1d , Mss.B.C632.1). These records precede Coates and pertain to trade in Philadelphia during the 1740s. They show a merchant with strong ties throughout the Atlantic World. His letters discuss a range of business matters, such as prices of commodities, costs of insurance, and general trade environment. Pemberton's letters discuss intercolonial trade with Maryland and Virginia (tobacco in particular), while others with matters in Europe and the Caribbean (sugar, rum, bar iron), reflecting his various trading interests. In addition to the business correspondence, Pemberton's letters occasionally discuss more quotidian matters, describing events in Philadelphia and relaying news he hears from abroad and on very rare occasions his family affairs. View finding aid for a full description | ||
| Call #: | Mss.380.P36 | ||
| Extent: | 1 volume(s) | ||
| Topics: | Business and Skilled Trades | International Trade. | Philadelphia History | Social Life and Custom | Trade | ||
| Genre: | Business Records and Accounts | General Correspondence | ||
| Subjects: | Commerce. |
