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Taylor, Robert, d 1820 (merchant)

 Person

Biography

Robert Taylor imported Bengal opium from Calcutta in partnership with James Matheson (co-founder of Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ltd) from 1818 until his death in 1820.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

 Sub-Series

Miscellaneous bound accounts and papers, 1802-1941

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS JM/A7
Scope and Contents A wide range of accounts and other papers relating to Jardine, Matheson and Co., companies it owned or managed, and extraneous institutions.Much of the series is concerned with maritime trading, relating primarily to the consignment of goods, notably opium, and the range of expenses incurred by their transportation. Many of the volumes are undifferentiated by creator. However, there are some records relating to particular companies and traders. These include Robert Taylor (1-6),...
Dates: 1802-1941
Conditions Governing Access: Some of the records are unavailable due to their poor physical condition.

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