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Samuel A. Brimblecom correspondence, 1847-1849.
BANC FILM 2218; BANC MSS 79/43 c
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Title:
Samuel A. Brimblecom correspondence, 1847-1849Creator/Contributor:
Brimblecom, Samuel A., b. 1823, creatorCreator/Contributor:
DuCommun, H.Creator/Contributor:
Jackson, Robert.Abstract:
Consists of letters to Captain Samuel Brimblecom concerning the Chinese opium trade. Correspondents include H. DuCommun, Gilmor
Meredith, Robert Jackson, Russell & Co., Bush & Co., and D. Rustomjee & Co.
Date:
1847 (issued)Subject:
a-cc---Meredith, Gilmore
Petrel (Schooner)
Russell & Company (Boston, Mass.)
Bush & Company.
D. Rustomjee & Company.
Opium trade -- China
China -- History -- 19th century -- Sources
Note:
Also available on microfilm with call number BANC FILM 2218.
Related collection: Brimblecom family correspondence, 1823-1919 (bulk 1830-1855) (BANC MSS 2002/198 cz).
Brimblecom was a ship captain, employed by Russell & Co. of Boston as captain of its schooner, Petrel, stationed at Chinchew,
where he marketed opium for the firm.
Physical Description:
print
41 letters (1 portfolio).
1 microfilm reel : negative (BNEG Box 2496) and positive.
Language:
English
Identifier:
BANC FILM 2218
BANC MSS 79/43 c