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Letter from Michael Lazarus to Shubael Hutchins Regarding Cotton and Cotton Presses, Savannah, Georgia, May 7, 1845

A letter written by Michael Lazarus of Charleston, South Carolina, to Shubael Hutchins in Providence, Rhode Island, on May 7, 1845. Written from Savannah, Georgia, the letter discusses a shipment of damaged cotton, Lazarus's involvement in cotton presses, and the use of steamers on the Savannah River. The letter includes details about cotton prices and the challenges faced by planters due to drought.

Associated People/Businesses

Hutchins, Shubael
Lazarus, Michael

Geography

Providence
Savannah
Georgia

Subjects

Commerce
Shipping
Jewish merchants
Southern States

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 14, Folder 15