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Collow Freres & Co., [Le?] Havre to Richard Blow, Portsmouth, 1788 February 27

 File — Box: 10, Folder: 24
Identifier: id3635

Scope and Contents

This detailed letter about the economy discusses prices for canvas, salt, tar; compares French and English prices for same. French minister has written to Jefferson with regard to trade to tobacco. France may become a very important depot for tobacco and particularly this port as it is near to the Dutch and German Ports.

Dates

  • Creation: 1788 February 27

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

Conditions Governing Access:

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Extent

From the Collection: 16 Linear Feet (39 Century boxes.)

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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