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The Scottish merchant Hugh Robertson and his brother founded the Glasgow firm of Hugh Robertson and Company, which specialized in import-export. A Montreal branch was opened in 1815, and Joseph Masson (1791-1847), a former employee there, was appointed manager and became a shareholder. The company was henceforth known as Robertson, Masson and Company. Masson eventually became majority shareholder and the firm diversified, opening new branches named for various shareholders and partners. Joseph Masson was one of the most successful French-Canadian businessmen of the first half of the 19th century.
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Letter
Delivery instructions addressed to Robertson, Masson, Strang and Company
Date
April 4, 1836
Dimensions1 textual record ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm
Origin
Montréal, Quebec, Canada, North America
Object NumberS001/B3.2,2.25
DivisionArchives - Textual Archives
CollectionStewart
Scope and ContentInstructions addressed to Robertson, Masson, Strang and Company requiring them to deliver the client’s merchandise within three months. The Scottish merchant Hugh Robertson and his brother founded the Glasgow firm of Hugh Robertson and Company, which specialized in import-export. A Montreal branch was opened in 1815, and Joseph Masson (1791-1847), a former employee there, was appointed manager and became a shareholder. The company was henceforth known as Robertson, Masson and Company. Masson eventually became majority shareholder and the firm diversified, opening new branches named for various shareholders and partners. Joseph Masson was one of the most successful French-Canadian businessmen of the first half of the 19th century.
NotesSource of title: based on the nature of the document.
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Delivery order from Robertson, Masson, Strang and Company addressed to John Molson and Sons.
August 1836
S001/B3.2,2.26
Letter of recommendation to Robertson, Masson, Strang and Company
March 31, 1836
S001/B3.2,2.23
Letter from Robert Sproule to Robertson, Masson, Strang and Company
June 21, 1836
S001/B3.2,2.61
Delivery order from Mr. Stewart to Robertson, Masson, Strang and Company
March 11, 1843
S001/B3.2,2.48
Delivery order from the Macpherson and Grave company addressed to Robertson, Masson and Company
May 23, 1835
S001/B3.2,2.16
Delivery order from Robertson, Masson and Company addressed to Molson Davies and Company
September 29, 1836
S001/B3.2,2.29
Letter from Donald Macdonald addressed to Robertson, Masson and Company
October 16, 1836
S001/B3.2,2.43
Delivery order from Robertson, Masson and Company addressed to Mr. Sauvageau
January 18, 1843
S001/B3.2,2.45
Instructions about moving by Mr. de Robert, brigadier in the royal army
October 24, 1748 - October 25, 1748
S001/A2.3,2.8
List of merchandise sent by Hugh Robertson and Company to the Montreal branch of Robertson, Masson, Strang and Company
July 6, 1836
S001/B3.2,2.28
List summarizing Hugh Robertson and Company deliveries for the spring of 1843 to Robertson, Masson and Company
1843
S001/B3.2,2.49
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