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James Drewett

Also known as: James Drewett; primary name: Drewett, James
Details: individual; merchant/tradesman; British; Male
Other dates: 1800- (fl. c.)
Address: High Street, Peckham, London No.10, Kennington Green, London
Biography: Trade card in Heal Collection (Heal,68.86) advertises "James Drewett, Grocer & Tea Dealer, Wholesale & Retail... Purchasers of a Chest of Tea may have it direct from the East India House. J.D. Respectfully solicits the favor [sic] of the Nobility, Gentry & Public in general & pledges himself to exert every effort in his power to give satisfaction to all those who shall please to honor [sic] him with their commands & begs leave to enumerate a list of articles equal to any House in London, both for quality & Price....[followed by an extensive list of groceries including] ...Teas... Coffees...Spices...Sundries...Sauces...Fine Mould & Store Candles, Mottled and Yellow Soap."