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Letter from Gompert S. Gompert to William Meredith Regarding a Legal Suit, New York, February 8, 1811

A one-page letter dated February 8, 1811, from Gompert S. Gompert in New York City to William Meredith. Gompert informs Meredith that he has assigned the insurance policy for a lost cargo of sugar to Benjamin Jacobs, who will now manage the lawsuit against the Union Insurance Company. Gompert also describes unsuccessful attempts to settle with the insurance company in Philadelphia.

Associated People/Businesses

Gompert, Gompert S.
Meredith, William
Jacobs, Benjamin
Jacobs, Benjamin (1738-1811) / Gompert, Gompert S. (1768-1831)

Geography

New York City

Subjects

Insurance
Maritime law
Commercial law
Shipping
Sugar trade

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 14, Folder 15