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Port of Entry Document: Hendricks & Brothers Copper Shipment to New Bedford, MassachusettsPort of Entry Document: Hendricks & Brothers Copper Shipment to New Bedford, Massachusetts

This port of entry document records a shipment of finished copper from Hendricks & Brothers to New Bedford, Massachusetts. The document originates from Hendricks & Isaacs' Soho Copper Refinery in Soho, New Jersey. The document is dated September 8, 1840. The Hendricks family, prominent in New York City's Jewish community, played a crucial role in the American Industrial Revolution through their copper production. The provided description details the family's history, their contributions to American industry and the Navy, and their significant role in the development of copper manufacturing in the United States. The document highlights the business's importance in supplying copper for various applications, including shipbuilding and steam engines.

Port of Entry Document: Hendricks & Brothers Copper Shipments to New Orleans, LouisianaPort of Entry Document: Hendricks & Brothers Copper Shipments to New Orleans, Louisiana

A port of entry document detailing shipments of finished copper from Hendricks & Brothers to New Orleans, Louisiana. This document is one of three and provides insight into the operations of Hendricks & Brothers, a prominent American copper manufacturing company founded by Harmon Hendricks and Solomon Isaacs. The document highlights the company's role in supplying copper for various applications, including shipbuilding and steamboat construction, and its importance to the American economy and military during the early 19th century. The accompanying descriptive text details the history of the Hendricks family and their significant contributions to American industry and the Jewish community in New York City. The document dates to July 10, 1840.