merchants in Campbeltown

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merchants in Campbeltown

Postby james o'shea » Tue Apr 01, 2008 12:58 pm

I am researching the letterbook 1771/72 of Richard Hare, a prominent Cork merchant. This contains some references to Campbeltown in relation to the herring trade and to rum. In particular a firm Campbell McNeil [also spelt McNeal!] & Campbell is mentioned as is Charles McNeil & Co. I am trying to get data on all merchants mentioned in the letterbook. I wonder would anyone have anything on this company or could you refer me to anyone who could help?
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Postby EMDEE » Mon Apr 07, 2008 1:48 am

Any info on what line of trade these businessess were involved in? i.e. fishing, distilling, cooperage, freight?
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Postby james o'shea » Mon Apr 07, 2008 9:54 am

The only reference I have is to herrings and rum. I would assume they were general merchants.
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Postby Machrihanish » Mon Apr 07, 2008 8:16 pm

I found some info I was looking for in The Statistical Accounts of Scotland, very interesting reading, you might try looking there for any mention of those Businesses:

http://edina.ac.uk/stat-acc-scot/

p.s. just noticed that they are 20 years too late DOH ! still a handy reference though.
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Postby james o'shea » Tue Apr 08, 2008 9:36 am

I will have a look at this thanks.
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