Fitzpatrick was one of the ambitious British merchants who swarmed into the lower Mississippi River Valley during the second half of the 18th century to make their fortunes on the frontier. His letter to customer s and friends describe the free wheeling river trade in which he participated. 451 pages. 7 1/4 x 10 1/2 in. Dust jacket has 1 inch closed tear on back top repaired by archival tape and other minor wear at top edge. Book has 1/8 in red dot on front free end page. Dust jacket is Very Good Plus. Book is Near Fine. Vg+/Nf.

Americana, Louisiana, Western Americana, Merchants.