L. H. Hamilton papers, 1832-1842

Summary

Creator:

Hamilton, L. H.

Date:

1832-1842

Extent:

1 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

L. H. Hamilton papers, ms3316, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of correspondence addressed to L. H. Hamilton and C. S. Hamilton of Augusta, Georgia, from merchants in Milledgeville, Georgia and New York, N.Y. Correspondence mentions textiles, hardware, and agricultural tools, supply and demand, shipment, payment, profits, and the effect of English textiles on the American market. The collection also includes correspondence addressed to H. B. Bailey of Wetumpka, Alabama.

Biographical / historical:

The Hamiltons were general merchants in Georgia who ordered finished and manufactured goods from suppliers in the North, who in turn ordered goods mostly from England and France.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Agricultural implements
Correspondence

Names:

Hamilton, C. S. -- Correspondence
Hamilton, L. H. -- Correspondence

Places:

Southern States -- Commerce -- Northeastern States.
Northeastern States -- Commerce -- Southern States.

Preferred citation:

L. H. Hamilton papers, ms3316, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.