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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
Letter from Louis Gustave de Lorimier to Joseph Masson
Date
December 25, 1843
Dimensions1 textual record ; 23 x 18.5 cm
Origin
L'Assomption, Quebec, Canada, North America
Object NumberS001/B3.2,2.58
DivisionArchives - Textual Archives
CollectionStewart
Scope and ContentLetter from Louis Gustave de Lorimier, of L'Assomption, to Joseph Masson informing the latter that he has received documents and letters for him that he will forward without delay. 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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