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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.
John Molson and Sons was founded by Thomas Molson (1791-1863) in partnership with his two brothers. They were heirs to businessman John Molson (1763-1836), whose accomplishments included the founding of Molson’s Brewery.
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Delivery slip
Delivery order from Robertson, Masson, Strang and Company addressed to John Molson and Sons.
Date
August 1836
Dimensions1 textual record ; 15 x 20 cm
Origin
Montréal, Quebec, Canada, North America
Object NumberS001/B3.2,2.26
DivisionArchives - Textual Archives
CollectionStewart
Scope and ContentDelivery order from Robertson, Masson, Strang and Company addressed to John Molson and Sons. 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.
John Molson and Sons was founded by Thomas Molson (1791-1863) in partnership with his two brothers. They were heirs to businessman John Molson (1763-1836), whose accomplishments included the founding of Molson’s Brewery.
NotesSource of title: based on the nature of the document.
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