The old merchants of New York City / by Walter Barrett.

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THE OLD J~ERCHAJIJTS

of Campeachy. By his frugal management, together
with his indomitable perseverance, he again became successful, and with the first fruits of his returning fortune,
paid with interest the loan so kindly made him by his
mother-in-law. At this period, his store was at No. 64
Exchange place, corner of New street. From this time
forward his business became one of considerable lucrativeness. He afterwards purchased the property 171
Duane street, where le resided until he removed, a few
years before his death, to 258 Fourth street, opposite
Washington parade ground. Meanwhile, matters had
remained in statu quo with Edward Thebaud, who in
the beginning of the year 1835, wrote to his old partner and father-in-law, Mr. Bouchlad, representing that
fiom the increase of his family and the accumulating
demands appertaining thereto, lie thought of abandoning his rural life among the blue hills of Jersey, and
once more embarking in mercantile pursuits. Mr. Bouchaud invited him to an interview, which resulted in his
generously tendering him a partnership on an equal
footing, which being accepted, led to the re-establishment
of the house of Bouchaud & Thebaud, the latter contributing to the capital about $15,000. The new firm
continued the business at 64 Exchange place, and afterwards removed to 35 New street.