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Guide to the William George Stewart Papers
1827-1931 (bulk 1838-1859)
MS 594
Descriptive Summary
| Creator:
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Stewart, William George |
| Title: |
William George Stewart papers |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
1827-1931 (bulk 1838-1859) |
| Abstract: |
Correspondence, business and legal papers, invoices, accounts, and shipping records
belonging to New York merchant William George Stewart during the mid-1800s. Much of
the material relates to Stewart's position as Vice-Consul of Mexico in New York. The
correspondence also concerns several of Stewart's business dealings such as the construction
of the first telegraph line in Mexico and the printing of several materials for distribution
throughout Latin America. There are also documents detailing his finances as well
as shipping exports to Mexico. Also present are several letters written to and by
Mexican Consul Juan de la Granja.
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| Quantity: |
4.58 Linear feet in 11 boxes and 1 oversize folder |
| Language: |
A substantive portion of the collection--perhaps about two-thirds of it--is in Spanish. |
| Call Phrase: |
MS 594 |
