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Lettre de F. R. Tranchemontagne à la Robertson, Masson and Company

Letter

Lettre from F. R. Tranchemontagne to Robertson, Masson and Company
Date September 24, 1843
Dimensions1 textual record ; 26 x 21 cm
Origin Berthier, Quebec, Canada, North America
Object NumberS001/B3.2,2.55
CollectionStewart
Scope and ContentLetter from F. R. Tranchemontagne to Robertson, Masson and Company asking them to deliver whiskey and tweed.

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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