"General Commission and Auction Business," Civilian and Galveston Gazette, January 7, 1842

Summary: Two businessmen advertised they were setting up shop in Galveston, selling everything from produce to real estate to slaves. Their office was on 22nd Street.

THE subscriber begs to inform his friends and the public that he has established himself in this city for the transaction of a general commission and forwarding Business.

Also for the sale of all kinds of merchandize, Produce, Real Estate, Negroes &c at Auction.

Office Strand corner of 22d Street.

E G PHIPPS.

dec28 J S SYDNOR Auctioneer.

Source Copy Consulted: "General Commission and Auction Business," Civilian and Galveston Gazette, January 7, 1842, p. 3