Letter from August Belmont, Jr. to Mr. Thayer, November 27, 1885

This archival item consists of a letter and envelope dated November 27, 1885, from August Belmont, Jr. to Mr. Thayer. The letter was sent from Belmont, New York. The letter is part of a larger collection documenting the life and career of August Belmont Sr., a prominent American financier born in Alzey, Prussia in 1813 to a Jewish family. Belmont Sr. immigrated to New York City in 1837, becoming a representative of the Rothschild banking house. He established August Belmont & Company, played a significant role in American finance, and actively supported the Union cause during the Civil War. This letter from his son, August Belmont Jr., offers insight into the family's continued involvement in finance and business in the late 19th century.

Associated People/Businesses

• BELMONT, AUGUST JR.

Geography

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Subjects

• Finance
• Banks and banking
• Commercial correspondence

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 9, Folder 12