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Kendall, Abel, Jr. (1800-1856)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1800 - 1856

Biography

Abel Kendall, Jr. was a dry goods and textile importer located in Boston, Massachusetts. He was a partner in the firm A. & G.A. Kendall and Company with his brother Geroge A. Kendall.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

A. and G. A. Kendall and Company account book

Collection Identifier: Mss:766 1841-1843 K33
Scope and Contents:

This is an account book of transactions made from various firms in England, Scotland, Italy, and France with invoices of shipments to the United States. The firm imported dry goods such as broadcloth, silk, satin, velvet, and buttons. The account book was kept by Frederick A. Whitwell, a buyer for the dry goods and woolen importing and jobbing firm of A. & G.A. Kendall & Co. of Boston. The firm was located at 3 and 4 Pearl Street in Boston.