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Philadelphia Custom House records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0781
Abstract
The Philadelphia Custom House records consist of materials generated by and related to the United States Customs Service of the Port of Philadelphia from 1779 to 1932. These records illustrate commercial and shipping interests, as well as foreign trade relations, in the United States from the late eighteenth to the early twentieth century. The materials also highlight the growth of the U.S. Customs Service as it took on new responsibilities and wielded greater authority over the course of...
Dates:
1779-1934; Majority of material found within 1790-1900
Dutilh family business records
Collection
Identifier: MSS 0573
Abstract
The late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth century business records of Philadelphia merchant Etienne Dutilh and his descendants. The records include ships’ payrolls, bills of lading, bills of exchange, shipping records, and cargo insurance policies.
Dates:
1770-1861; Majority of material found within 1780-1810