Schroeder, Henry (1764-1839) [Manuscript Memoir Describing his 1783 Emigration to the United States - 1837] Folio, 35 page manuscript, several leaves split along folds, several leaves in rear chipped and worn, else in good clean legible condition. Original unpublished memoir written, primarily in English, in the form of a letter to the author's son, Rev. F. J. Schroeder, in response to the latter's "frequent and earnest requests" to relate his fathers history. The narrative commences with a description of Schroeder's early life in Hamburg, education, religious life, early employment, his family ancestry, and some account of life and conditions in Hamburg at that time. Schroeder entered employment at the age of 15 into several banks and counting houses in Hamburg. In 1783 he was convinced, by a friend who was engaged in business in Philadelphia, to emigrate to America. Schroeder, left Hamburg on July 21, 1783 in the ship Henrietta, the crossing took some 80 days, the ship arrived off Delaware Bay in October, and was saved from shipwreck by its captains astute decision not to enter the bay during the approach of a hurricane. Schroeder landed in Philadelphia on October 12, 1783, and found work immediately through an acquaintance from Hamburg. He made several business trips between Philadelphia and New York selling goods on commission, mainly for other Germans. On one such trip he met General Washington on the road returning from New York upon the certification of peace and the final evacuation of the British troops from New York. Schroeder moved from Philadelphia to Baltimore in 1784 at the behest of Charles Chequiere, to join him in his import business. Schroeder eventually opened his own European dry goods business on Market Street in Baltimore. He relates for his son his meeting his future wife, a Miss Susan Schwartz, from Frederick, during a busy day in his store, their four day courtship and marriage. An interesting manuscript narrative relating an 18th century German emigrants journey to and arrival in America. Price: USD 1,500.00 other currencies   order no. 335    inquire

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