Glidden & Williams

[1] Over the years Glidden & Williams owned over 50 ships, although not all at the same time due to losses and sales.

[1] The importance of clipper ships in international trade declined after the 1860s, and the firm was dissolved in 1877.

Glidden was an investor and director for several railroads, including the Union Pacific.

[2] Williams was involved in politics and was elected a member of the US House of Representatives.

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