Jumel and Desobry records, 1808-1810.

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Creator

Jumel and Desobry (New York, N.Y.)

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

• .15 linear foot (1 v.)

Access Restrictions

Advance notice required. Apply at http://www.nypl.org/mssref

Microfilm must be used in lieu of original volume.

Scope/Contents Note

Collection consists of letters, mainly in French, written by Stephen Jumel and Benjamin Desobry to captains and agents in Europe, the West Indies, New Orleans, and other cities in the United States, and to United States TreasuryDepartment officials. Topics include sales, purchases andprices of merchandise; movement of vessels; American commerce under Napoleonic decrees, British Orders in Council and American embargo; and French settlement in theUnited States.

Biographical/Historical Note

Jumel and Desobry were merchants of New York City.

Controlled Access Terms

• Napoleon I, Emperor of the French, 1769-1821.
• United States. Dept. of the Treasury.
• Jumel and Desobry (New York, N.Y.)
• Continental System (Economic blockade)
• Navigation.
• Orders in council.
• Embargo, 1807-1809.
• Napoleonic Wars, 1800-1815.
• Europe -- Commerce.
• Europe -- Politics and government -- 1789-1815.
• France -- Colonies -- America.
• France -- Politics and government -- 1789-1815.
• Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1789-1820.
• New York (N.Y.) -- Commerce.
• United States -- Commerce.
• United States -- Economic policy -- To 1933.
• United States -- Politics and government -- 1801-1815.
• West Indies -- Commerce.
• Merchants.

Additional Creator Names

• Jumel, Stephen.
• Desobry, Benjamin.