John W. Rulon papers
John W. Rulon was a general merchant in Philadelphia engaged in the import-export trade with India and China. Loose correspondence, 1815-1845, and letter book, 1844, reflect business affairs including the shipping of wild animals to America, 1833-1838, by Rulon and his associates. Financial record...
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Collection: | John W. Rulon Papers |
Collection Number: | 1691 |
Format: | Manuscript |
Language: | English |
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Online Access: | Link to finding aid |
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5.0 Linear feet 5 linear feet, 12 boxes, 4 volumes |
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John W. Rulon was a general merchant in Philadelphia engaged in the import-export trade with India and China.
Loose correspondence, 1815-1845, and letter book, 1844, reflect business affairs including the shipping of wild animals to America, 1833-1838, by Rulon and his associates. Financial records include various accounts, inventories, shipping lists, of domestic and foreign trade. Also included is a letter book, 1833-1835, of Canton China, commission merchant Nathan Dunn & Company. |