Record #:

34650

Author(s):

Salter, Alonza Bryan

Abstract:

During the 17th century, North American colonial merchants were responsible for conducting coastal trade and assumed all responsibility for shipping, storing, and selling trade goods. While this system fell out of practice during the 18th century in many North American colonies, it remained the primary trade system in Carteret County. The town of Portsmouth is one example of this system. Established in 1754, town residents facilitated handling and transportation of merchant cargoes throughout the Outer Banks. A customs official was stationed in Portsmouth to inspect and tax goods coming in and out of the county.

Source:

The Researcher (NoCar F 262 C23 R47), Vol. 17 Issue 1, Spring 2001, p25-26, map

Subject(s):

Portsmouth Island--History; North Carolina--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775--Commerce