China -- Commerce -- United States -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Dunn - Osborn - Battey family papers
Collection
Identifier: HC.MC-1163
Abstract
Papers include those of Nathan Dunn (1782-1844) who became financially successful in the China trade; letters (1833-1856) of David Battey discussing farm life in Indiana; letters (1864-1865) of Nancy Battey, some while teaching African American children; letters of George W. Taylor (1803-1891) discussing his free produce business in Philadelphia.
Dates:
1744-1927
Jenkins Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: SFHL-RG5-211
Overview
The Jenkins family papers include journals, a letterbook, other miscellaneous correspondence and a variety of other material. Of particular note are the journals and copybook kept by Jabez Jenkins, a Quaker merchant. The documents from Canton were apparently assembled for his children after the death of their mother and contain parental advice on a variety of subjects. Another letter, written in 1741 from Sophia Hume to Madam Shettele, provides information about her attitude towards...
Dates:
1741-1877
