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Letter from Robert Woolsey, 20 August 1787
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CA RBD MSG 1310-2-02-011
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20 August 1787 (Creation)
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- Woolsey, Robert
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- Québec (Québec)
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1 folded sheet
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Name of creator
(Active 1775-1790)
Biographical history
Robert Woolsey was a Quebec City merchant born in Portadown, Ireland. He migrated to Lower Canada with his brother, John William Woolsey in the 1760s. By the 1770s, Robert had partnered with George Gregory as Gregory & Woolsey, specializing in importing and distributing dry goods. He also partnered with Edward O'Hara as Woolsey & O'Hara between 1780 and 1790, a business which specialized in clothing, fabric, and shoes.
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Letter from R. Woolsey to Morrison with general news, including information and account of sugar shipped to Morrison and news of the visit of a prince (likely Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn) and the planned celebration of his birthday for the following day.