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RAYMOND, Sherwood
RAYMOND, Sherwood. Coming to Dubuque in 1864, Raymond formed a partnership with his brother to establish Raymond Brothers, wholesale and retail crockery. In 1885 it was the oldest business of its kind in the city. (1)
The business was dissolved by mutual agreement in 1886 with Raymond's retirement. (2) He later moved to Chicago.
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Source:
1. "Biographical Sketches," The Herald, December 20, 1885, p. 14
2. "Business Changes," The Dubuque Herald, March 3, 1886, p. 4