Records of Alexander Shairp & Co, merchants, Glasgow, Scotland

Reference
- GB 248 UGD 019
Dates of Creation
- 1743-1759
Name of Creator
- Alexander Shairp & Co (merchants: fl.1743-1759: Glasgow, Scotland)
Physical Description
- 0.04 metres (1 volume)
  There are no physical characteristics that affect the use of this material

Scope and Content

Cash book 1743-1759

Administrative / Biographical History

Alexander Shairp & Co was a group of merchants based in Glasgow, Scotland, engaged in trade with the West Indies and the American Colonies.

Arrangement

The arrangement of this material reflects the original order in which it was received

Access Information

Open

Acquisition Information

Loan : Thomson, Dickson & Shaw, WS and JA Campbell & Lamond, CS, Edinburgh : prior to 1966

Other Finding Aids

Digital file level list available in searchroom.

Manual file level list available at the National Registers of Archives in Edinburgh (NRA(S)1647) and London (NRA21083)

Alternative Form Available

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Conditions Governing Use

Applications for permission to quote should be sent to the University Archivist

Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use & condition of documents

Appraisal Information

This material has been appraised in line with normal procedures

Custodial History

Records deposited with Economic History Department, Glasgow University prior to 1966. Management of the collection was transferred to Glasgow University Archives in 1975.