Jeffers & Cothrans
~ Factors and Commission Merchants ~
~ Factors and Commission Merchants ~
Henry L. Jeffers had several different partners during his career, and the announcement of new partnerships always coincided with big new plans: water-proof warehouses, free wharfage, steam-boat travel, liberal advances to planters, new stores, fine silks and calicoes, boots, and bonnets.
The Edgefield Advertiser, 1844-01-03. LOC. After partnering with Dr. J. F. Griffin.
Most partners lasted only a few years, until Jeffers found one as driven as he was: Col. Wade S. Cothran.