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Port of Entry Document: Hendricks & Brothers Copper Shipment to Boston

Port of Entry document from Hendricks & Brothers, detailing a shipment of finished copper from their Soho, New Jersey refinery to Boston, Massachusetts. The document dates from approximately 1836, based on contextual information within the associated archival record. This record highlights the significant role of Hendricks & Brothers in the American copper industry, tracing the family business from its origins in Amsterdam to its prominence as a key supplier during the War of 1812 and beyond. The company's contribution to the development of American industry and the family's commitment to philanthropy are also described.

Associated People/Businesses

Hendricks & Brothers

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

Copper industry and trade
Industrial revolution
United States--History--War of 1812

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 7, Folder 11