- Twenty-one letters written by or on behalf of James Watson, stockbroker, of Old Post Office Court (later 3 South Frederick Street), Glasgow, to John Robertson & Co, stockbrokers, 15 Royal Exchange, Edinburgh dated 18 January 1834 to 3 February 1837. They reveal astute working of the market on behalf of individual clients. Bank stock, industrials, canal stock and insurance figure in the various speculations.
Papers of James Watson, fl.1834-fl.1837, stockbroker
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- ReferenceGB 247 MS Gen 531/13
- Dates of Creation1834-1837
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- Language of MaterialEnglish.
- Physical Description1 folder (21 letters)
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Administrative / Biographical History
James Watson was a stockbroker active in Glasgow, Scotland, between at least 1834 and 1837 . He was based at Old Post Office Court and later 3 South Frederick Street, Glasgow. He undertook some work on behalf of John Robertson & Co, stockbrokers, 15 Royal Exchange, Edinburgh, Scotland.
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Compiled by David Powell, Hub Project Archivist, February 2003
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