James Gardner letters, 1808-1809, 1849, bulk 1808-1809

Summary

Creator:
Gardner, James, 1767-1847
Date:
1808-1809, 1849, bulk 1808-1809
Extent:
1 folder(s)
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

James Gardner letters, ms3725. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of correspondence to James Gardner, most regarding problems with the sale of cotton cargo on the ship Northern Liberties. The business letters mention the Embargo Act which prevented international trade to and from American ports. On March 1, 1908, the embargo was superseded by the Nonintercourse Act which allowed trade to resume with all but France and Britain. There is also a personal letter dated July 28, 1808 from Gardner's son Henry describing the play, "Andrian from Glycery."

A second set of letters dated 1849 are to James Rhind (1811-1854), who married James Gardner's daughter Mary (1815-1851). Also business letters, they were written by Charles Hartridge and William Duncan and deal mainly with the sale and prices of cotton.

Biographical / historical:

James Gardner (1767-1847) was born in Glasgow, Scotland, immigrated to America in 1785, lived in Augusta, Georgia.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

James Gardner letters, ms3725. Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.