Terrasson Brothers records, 1773-1869, bulk 1780-1860

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Summary

Creator:
Terrasson Brothers (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Abstract:
Collection contains the records of the firm of Terrasson Brothers, established in Philadelphia by Antoine and Barthelemy Terrasson as a branch of their father's firm, John Terrasson and Company, headquartered in Paris and Lyons, France. Early business letters reflect the trade of the firm in grain, the furnishings of supplies to the French and American armies, and the purchase of tobacco at various places throughout the South. The letters contain information on the American Revolution, especially on naval operations, and on post-Revolutionary business conditions. Papers after 1800 concern the family of Mark Prager, members of which apparently married into the Terrasson family. Prager was owner of a trading firm in Holland. These papers contain information on Prager's trading activities until 1820, and on the family of Harriet Prager of Philadelphia. The later letters contain references to family affairs, slavery, politics and sectionalism. Approximately 100 Civil War letters describe conditions in the North.
Extent:
2.5 Linear Feet (1245 items)
Language:
Materials in French, Portuguese, and English.
Collection ID:
RL.11663

Background

Scope and content:

Collection contains the records of the firm of Terrasson Brothers, established in Philadelphia by Antoine and Barthelemy Terrasson as a branch of their father's firm, John Terrasson and Company, headquartered in Paris and Lyons, France. Early business letters reflect the trade of the firm in grain, the furnishings of supplies to the French and American armies, and the purchase of tobacco at various places throughout the South. The letters contain information on the American Revolution, especially on naval operations, and on post-Revolutionary business conditions. Papers after 1800 concern the family of Mark Prager, members of which apparently married into the Terrasson family. Prager was owner of a trading firm in Holland. These papers contain information on Prager's trading activities until 1820, and on the family of Harriet Prager of Philadelphia. The later letters contain references to family affairs, slavery, politics and sectionalism. Approximately 100 Civil War letters describe conditions in the North.

Biographical / historical:

Terrasson Brothers was a trading firm established in Philadelphia by brothers Antoine and Barthelemy Terrason sometime around the American Revolution. The firm was likely and outgrowth of their father's firm, John Terrasson and Company, of Paris and Lyons, France. Initially the firm seems to have speculated in grain, furnished supplies to the French and American armies, and bought tobacco. The firm owned trading vessels. The Terrassons were likely friends of Albert Gallatin.

Acquisition information:
Acquired 1938-1941
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Processed by: Rubenstein Staff

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Terrasson Brothers Records, 1773-1869, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.