Vanderbilt, Cornelius, 1794-1877
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1794-05-27 - 1877-01-04
Biography
American business magnate who built his wealth in railroads and shipping.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Cornelius Vanderbilt Letter, 1818-03-15
Item
Identifier: MC-1954-208
Scope and Contents
A handwritten letter written by Cornelius Vanderbilt to Thomas Gibbon [sic] in which the Commodore is thanking Gibbons for a horse named “Goose” and mentions sending Gibbons some fish, and then discusses boats. A postscript reads “I have kept out of the way for the last 9 days in N York to morrow I expect to be sude by John R.”
Dates:
1818-03-15