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1775-04-17 (Creation)
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- Dobie, Richard, 1731-1803
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Richard Dobie (b. c. 1731 in Liberton, Scotland; d. 23 March 1803 in Montreal, Lower Canada) was a Montreal fur trader and also dry goods merchant. He at times partnered with other traders such as Benjamin Frobisher or participated in various companies or as an outfitter and financial backer in fur trade endeavours. Dobie was highly influential in the developing business society of Lower Canada and Montreal. For further information: see the Dictionary of Canadian Biography, online (www.biographi.ca). This letter mentions not being able to do business with the "Israelite[s]" during Passover, an indication of Jewish presence in Montreal's developing economy.
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"Montreal 17th April 1775
Sir,
I am favord with your’s of the 13th and inconformity I waited on the Israelite, his answer was he had not one bushel belonging to Rachel’s maid’s son the Farquesite, and in case the Israelite had wheat, none of the sons of Christ, could expect it at present, as it is against the Law of Moses to do Business during the time of the Passover and circumcision_Aaron’s son Hay is now incamping and boating up on the South Side I am told under your Standard – I remain –
Sir
Your most humble servant
Richard Dobie"
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Currently on display in the JPL-A Bays vitrine.