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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