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Nice illustrated maritime bill of lading for shipment from Boston of Dean's Pills by schooner to a druggist in Troy New York.
Two illustration: three-masted ship "Sold by goodrich 76 state street "and eagle over shield.
Folds
9 ½" z 7 ¾"
The John L. Thompson Sons and Co. Wholesale Druggists are located in Troy, NY. In 1797, Dr. Samuel Gale, Jr. established an apothecary in connection with his medical office. This was the beginning of Thompson Sons. By 1799, Dr. Gale’s business was well established and already assuming the aspects of a wholesale drug store. In 1805, Dr. Gale formed a partnership with his brother William. In 1806, Dr. Gale became Postmaster of Troy. In 1810, Dr. Gale married Miss Betsy Thompson. In 1818, her brother, John L. Thompson, at age 19 became an apprentice in the shop. In 1820, the original shop was torn down, as it had become far to small for the growing business. A new building was built at 161 River Street. In 1821, Gale and Thompson formed a partnership called Gale & Thompson. Seven years later, Dr. Gale retired, and sold his interest to Thompson. The name was changed to J.L. Thompson. The business continued growing so much that another new building was required just north of the River Street address.
https://www.albanyinstitute.org/tl_files/pdfs/library/Library%20Collection%20Finding%20Aids%20THOMPSON,%20JOHN%20L.%20SONS%20AND%20CO.%20CG%20531.pdf
