‘Merely for Money’?

Haggerty, Sheryllynne

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“…Another possible source of relief was merchants re-directing their trade. 62 66 Advertisements in the local press prior to the rebellion show that the firm dealt primarily with the Americas. 67 Thus, they were especially vulnerable to the disturbances in the colonies.…”

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The Liverpool Economy during the War of American Independence, 1775–83

Hill

2016

The Journal of Imperial and Commonwealth History

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Much has been written about how the American War of Independence (1775-1783) affected the British Isles. However, within this body of work there is limited reference to Liverpoola British port-town that was arguably becoming 'the second city of empire'. This article attempts to fill this gap in the historiography by analysing the economic impact of the war upon this town. It shows that there were four overall stages to Liverpool's foreign commerce during this conflictinitially trade remained broadly steady, then there was a noticeable decline, the penultimate stage marked a sluggish improvement, and finally it was not until the postwar years that a stronger economic recovery took place. That said, despite these overall trends, individual markets, such as the transAtlantic slave trade, often had their own dynamics. Equally, although privateers (private ships of war) contributed towards the town's eventual commercial recovery, this activity was by no means the only factor in explaining this rebound. Furthermore, the American War had an impact upon other sectors of the Liverpudlian economy, including shipbuilding and infrastructure projects. Combined, this evidence suggests that eighteenth century warfare had both positive and negative repercussions for the UK economy. As a result, we learn more about being 'at home with the empire'.

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“…One author suggested that local businesses re-trenched by seeking cheaper alternatives. 68 Indeed, one of Davenport's vessels was damaged in 1781, and was subsequently repaired in Londonderry. This was because wages and timbers were cheaper there than in Liverpool.…”

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The Liverpool Economy during the War of American Independence, 1775–83

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2016

The Journal of Imperial and Commonwealth History

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“…There was also vested interest in the West Indian and African trades (including the slave trade). 26 Similarly, in New York, based on the numbers provided by Cathy Matson, firms trading with Liverpool between 1767 and 1771 comprised approximately six per cent of the overall merchant community. 27 It appears, at this time, more merchants in this port were engaged in trade along the coast, with the West Indies, Ireland, London, Bristol and other significant ports in Europe.…”

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Transatlantic Transformations: Visualizing Change Over Time in the Liverpool–New York Trade Network, 1763–1833

Buchnea¹

2014

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In the early modern Atlantic world, trade brought communities and commodities closer together and, as a result, many merchants became linked in expansive networks of exchange. The unstable nature of long-distance trade meant that these networks were continually being transformed. The Liverpool–New York trade network, in particular, underwent many changes between 1763 and 1833. The article aims to demonstrate how the use of network visualizations over three distinct phases (1760–1790, 1790–1815, and 1815–1833) can elucidate these changes and provide a different approach for studying the development of this trading community. These visualizations will serve to illustrate the extent to which this network was dynamic and further our understanding of how merchant networks sustained longevity and coped with risks in the ever-changing Atlantic world.

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“…Furthermore, merchants experienced in long-distance trade were adept at evaluating risk and continuing exchange in spite of these risks. 18 Therefore prolonged instability has not been found to distort any of the visualisations of the Liverpool-New York network, but rather demonstrates which merchants were able to continue commerce despite problematic trading conditions and the extent to which this network recovered following a crisis.…”

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“…As Haggerty argues, 'the fact that actors are always developing new (and losing existing) ties shows that networks are dynamic'. 17 Mercantile networks expanded when periods of widespread opportunity were present, and experienced constriction due to economic, political and environmental crises. Furthermore, merchant partnerships or firms were frequently formed, re-organised and dissolved.…”

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Transatlantic Transformations: Visualizing Change Over Time in the Liverpool–New York Trade Network, 1763–1833

Buchnea

2014

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(1760-1790; 1790-1815 and 1815-1833) can elucidate these changes and provide a different approach for studying the development of this trading community. These visualisations will serve to illustrate the extent to which this network was dynamic and further our understanding of how merchant networks sustained longevity and coped with risks in the ever-changing Atlantic world. Liverpool and New York in the Atlantic WorldIn eighteenth century transatlantic trade, merchants fostered relationships with counterparts in distant locations largely on the basis of reputation and mutual trust. By exploring the dynamic networks of the Liverpool-New York trading community through network visualisations for three distinct phases between 1763 and 1833, this research provides a

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‘Merely for Money’?

Cited by 101 publications

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The Liverpool Economy during the War of American Independence, 1775–83

The Liverpool Economy during the War of American Independence, 1775–83

Transatlantic Transformations: Visualizing Change Over Time in the Liverpool–New York Trade Network, 1763–1833

Transatlantic Transformations: Visualizing Change Over Time in the Liverpool–New York Trade Network, 1763–1833

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