Edward Smith Sayres memorandum book 1828-1876

Edward Smith Sayres memorandum book

Sayres was a Philadelphia merchant and vice consul for Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. In 1872 he was appointed honorary consul of Brazil for long and faithful services to the empire. His memorandum book includes some accounts, relating to his various occupations: as supercargo on his...

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Main Author: Sayres, Edward Smith 1797-1877 (Creator)
Collection:Edward Smith Sayres Memorandum Book
Collection Number:Am.13576
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
Accounts > 19th century.
International trade > 19th century.
Shipping > 19th century
Physical Description: 0.12 Linear feet 0.12 linear feet, 1 volume
Summary: Sayres was a Philadelphia merchant and vice consul for Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. In 1872 he was appointed honorary consul of Brazil for long and faithful services to the empire. His memorandum book includes some accounts, relating to his various occupations: as supercargo on his brig Clio trading with Brazil, 1828-1833; as merchant of general goods, oil, and wine; and as farm owner. Family and household memos run throughout.

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