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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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Receipt
Receipt from Robertson, Masson and Company addressed to Peter McGill and Company
Date
June 4, 1836
Dimensions1 textual record ; 9.5 x 18.5 cm
Origin
Montréal, Quebec, Canada, North America
Object NumberS001/B3.2,2.31
DivisionArchives - Textual Archives
CollectionStewart
Scope and ContentReceipt from Robertson, Masson and Company addressed to Peter McGill and Company, confirming the shipping of merchandise. 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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May 23, 1835
S001/B3.2,2.16
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September 29, 1836
S001/B3.2,2.29
Delivery order from Robertson, Masson and Company addressed to Mr. Sauvageau
January 18, 1843
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September 24, 1836
S001/B3.2,2.44
Bill from Robertson, Masson and Company to the Macpherson and Crane company
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