MSA SC 5974-1-1
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Document printed from Ancestry.com (access date: 03/08/2011) about Solomon Corner (b. 01/10/1813, d. 1886). Handwritten notation on this page reads: Solomon is the only one who refers to Ted as "Dear Bro."
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MSA SC 5974-1-2
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00/22/11/49
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Document printed from Ancestry.com (access date: 03/08/2011) about James Johnson Corner (b. 11/06/1808, d. 10/1843). Handwritten notation on page reads: "This James died in 1843, so he can't be the one who wrote to Ted in the 1860's." An arrow points to James Coleman Corner (James' father) and this is written beside the arrow: "Neither can the father have written them."
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MSA SC 5974-1-3
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1859/10/19
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00/22/11/49
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Original letter and transcription:
To "Bro" from Ja Corner & Sons [Baltimore], dated October 19, 1859. Letter details instructions and advice on favorable trade ventures in various areas of South America - Panama, Valparaiso, Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Valpo, Guayaquil.
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MSA SC 5974-1-4
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1859/10/27
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00/22/11/49
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Letter and transcription:
To "sir" from Ja Corner & Sons [Baltimore] in reference to an invoice of the cargo shipped by the Barque Maria and Power of Attorney to sell the Barque (for no less than $10,000).
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MSA SC 5974-1-5
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1859/11/04
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00/22/11/49
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Letter and transcription:
To Ted from Ja Corner & Sons [Baltimore] that asks that he sell the Maria, after ridding himself of the cargo and painting it to suit the fancy of the people living on the coastline of South America, specifically near Callas. If he was not present, Captain Johnson was to be given instruction on selling the boat and cargo. The letter also suggests that Ted write to Captain Wedge.
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MSA SC 5974-1-6
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1859/12/19
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00/22/11/49
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Letter and transcription:
To "Dear Bro" from Ja Corner & Sons [Baltimore], contemplating how to best acquire and get rid of cargo (specifically, cocoa, bark, and ores).
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MSA SC 5974-1-7
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1860/01/04
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00/22/11/49
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Letter and transcription:
To "Dear Bro" from Ja Corner & Sons [Baltimore], discussing the sale of the Maria, as well as the activities of others sailing to Australia (Whitridge) and China (Captain Sanford). It also discusses the financing of a partnership to establish the firm of Dowley, Corners and Co. A newspaper clipping about it is attached to the original letter.
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MSA SC 5974-1-8
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1860/01/19
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00/22/11/49
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Letter and transcription:
To "Dear Bro" from Ja Corner & Sons [Baltimore] discussing mail received from Theodore (30 Nov. 1859), a dispute over the account of Keith Grunning, the fluctuating prices of the market. Apparently "George" will send family news.
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MSA SC 5974-1-9
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1860/03/02
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00/22/11/49
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Letter and transcription:
To Ted from Ja Corner & Sons [Baltimore]. The Grunning account is apparently settled; refers to the sale of the Maria, saying that if sale is impossible it should be loaded with itrate of soda, Brazil or Lima wood and ores. Reports on the location of various others - Mobile (Thomas), La Plata (Wedge is not quite there but is expected).
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MSA SC 5974-1-10
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1860/03/19
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00/22/11/49
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Letter and transcription:
To Ted from Ja Corner & Sons [Baltimore] about his journey down the coast to Valpo and the alleged arrival of the Maria in Valpo. There is also discussed an interest in the trade of sulphates. Several ships mentioned: Washington Booth, Gazelle, North Carolina.
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MSA SC 5974-1-11
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1860/01/03
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00/22/11/49
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Letter and transcription:
To "Dear Bro" from Ja Corner & Sons [Baltimore]. Discussing the raise in price for cocoa, hides, and copper; wool is selling at the same price as a previous quote. Other ships mentioned: Huntington, LaCufife (of New Orleans).
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MSA SC 5974-1-12
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1860/02/04
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00/22/11/49
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Letter and transcription:
To Ted from Ja Corner & Sons [Baltimore], expressing relief about the arrival of the ship - Birckhead - and discussing the price of copper, metals and hides; discussion about selling/getting a freight for the Maria and how if neither is possible, a trip to Japan may be necessary.
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MSA SC 5974-1-13
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1860/02/14
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00/22/11/49
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Letter and transcription:
To "Dear Bro" from Ja Corner & Sons [Baltimore]. The letter indicates that Ted wrote from Cobija (Jan. 4) and Callao (Jan. 12). Discusses the possibility of bringing home cargo of Linseed if no other opportunity presented itself (or if crop of cocoa will be as large as W. Lucarassa predicts). Ships mentioned: Maria, Brickhead, Huntingdon.
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MSA SC 5974-1-14
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1860/04/04
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00/22/11/49
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Letter and transcription:
To Ted from Ja Corner & Sons [Baltimore]. Details the freight that would be favorable to bring home (if Maria cannot be sold) - nitrate of soda, Brazil wood, sulphates. Mentions clothing that was seized in Callao. Ships mentioned: Gazelle, Brig Fairfax, Wenham.
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MSA SC 5974-1-15
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1859/11/19
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00/22/11/49
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Letter:
To Ted from Ja Corner & Sons [Baltimore]. Comments on unfavorable trade prices and Guayaquil cocoa. Compares the way that the Maria's journey fared compared to the Wenham which was detained fro 8 days in Hampton. Captain Sanford engaged a freight to go to Hong Kong. Mentions arrival of Huntingdon in Motevideo.
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