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James Morgan letters, 1821-1840 (majority within 1822-1831)
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This collection is made up of 64 letters, written primarily by James Morgan to his brother, George C. Morgan, between 1821 and 1840. They regard shipping concerns and political affairs.
This collection is made up of 64 letters, written primarily by James Morgan to his brother, George C. Morgan, between 1821 and 1840. They regard shipping concerns and political affairs. The letters from 1821 to 1824 and from February 1826 to 1829 relate to James Morgan's activities in Cuban, Jamaican, Mexican, and American ports, as he sold and purchased cargo, including sugar, molasses, coffee, corn, and other items.
Twenty-seven letters between January and March 1825 reflect James Morgan's efforts in Albany, New York, to court favor with Assemblymen in order to pass a marine bill and incorporate the New York State Marine Insurance Company. Ten letters from January-February 1831 cover James Morgan's service in the 54th New York State Legislature. This correspondence includes content on marine bills, charters, hospitals, and insurance.
The collection also includes one item by E. W. Morgan and a copy of the New York Journal of Commerce and Gazette (containing Morgan's obituary). See the Detailed Box and Folder Listing for more information about each item.
1821 November 20 . James Morgan ALS to G. C. Morgan & Co.; Havana, [Cuba].
1 page
Box 5: Hubert S. Smith Naval Collection
Notes shipments of sugar, coffee, fruit, and sweetmeats, and insuring them.
1822 February 14 . James Morgan ALS to G. C. Morgan & Co.; Havana, [Cuba].
3 pages
Box 5: Hubert S. Smith Naval Collection
Discusses a rough sea voyage from New York, but did not meet any pirates. Expects to make a good profit on his wares, except the apples which rotted. Already planning on sending out more cargo and arranges for insurance. Notes a colleague selling books. His cabin was recently robbed.
1822 February 20 . James Morgan ALS to G. C. Morgan & Co.; Havana, [Cuba].
3 pages
Box 5: Hubert S. Smith Naval Collection
Has discharged his cargo from New York and intends to leave soon. Requires insurance.
1822 March 7 . James Morgan ALS to G. C. Morgan & Co.; Havana, [Cuba].
3 pages
Box 5: Hubert S. Smith Naval Collection
Wishes to increase the amount of insurance on his ship being sent to New York. Notes the prices of goods to be sold in Cuba, the rise of piracy, and his actions to avoid it.
1822 May 4 . James Morgan ALS to G. C. Morgan & Co.; Havana, [Cuba].
2 pages
Box 5: Hubert S. Smith Naval Collection
Notes on freight costs and his expectation of leaving for New York again soon. Discusses a colleague's attempt to sell presses in Vera Cruz.
1823 January 5 . James Morgan ALS to G[eorge] C. Morgan; "Balize."
3 pages
Box 5: Hubert S. Smith Naval Collection
Heading to Charleston and Norfolk with a cargo of sugar and molasses. Will forward money. Has left rum with another company to sell. Discusses bills and insurance.
1823 April 5 . James Morgan ALS to G[eorge] C. Morgan; At sea.
1 page
Box 5: Hubert S. Smith Naval Collection
Heading to Havana. Pays his captain's pilotage.
1823 April 24 . James Morgan ALS to G[eorge] C. Morgan; Havana, [Cuba].
3 pages
Box 5: Hubert S. Smith Naval Collection
News on selling the cargo. Heading to New Orleans, where he expects to encounter their ship the Huntress. Notes the price of flour.