John Warder correspondence 1776-1778

John Warder correspondence

John Warder was the junior partner in the Philadelphia shipping merchant firm of Jeremiah Warder and Sons, who conducted most of their business with London. In 1776, he was sent to England to protect the interests of the house. These letters, written while in England, are primarily to other mercha...

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Main Author: Warder, John 1751-1828 (Creator)
Collection:John Warder Correspondence
Collection Number:Am.179
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Subjects:
International trade > 18th century.
Shipping > London > 18th century
Shipping > Pennsylvania > Philadelphia > 18th century.
United States > History > Revolution, 1775-1783 > British perceptions
United States > History > Revolution, 1775-1783 > Economic aspects.
Physical Description: 0.16 Linear feet 0.16 linear feet, 3 volumes
Summary: John Warder was the junior partner in the Philadelphia shipping merchant firm of Jeremiah Warder and Sons, who conducted most of their business with London. In 1776, he was sent to England to protect the interests of the house. These letters, written while in England, are primarily to other merchant houses and to his parents. He mentions business hazards of commerce, speculation in grain and other staple commodities, news of and British opinion on the progress of the Revolution, and the commercial climate in England and America.

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