Date: 1838.

History:

New York and Mississippi Land Company

The origins of the New York and Mississippi Land Company can be traced to the Chickasaw Land Company of Mississippi that was organized in 1834 by a group of southern businessmen and politicians for the purpose of purchasing Indian land allotments. David Hubbard, president of the Chickasaw Land Company, determined that the company needed more capital, and he approached New York investment banker Joseph D. Beers. Intrigued by Hubbard's offer, Beers soon assembled a group of New York businessmen who were interested in investing in Mississippi lands. This group of businessmen joined the Chickasaw Land Company, incorporating as the New York and Mississippi Land Company in March of 1835. The company continued to operate until the late 1880s.

 
Scope and Content Note:

This collection consists of an invitation to a New York City meeting of the associates of the New York and Mississippi Land Company, with a handwritten note from company president Duncan P. Campbell on the back. The note mentions the date of the next associates' meeting and the date that the company's constitution and bylaws committee was formed.

 
Series Identification:

Series 1: Letter. 1838. 1 item.