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Letter, James Swan, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Moses Myers, Norfolk, Virginia, 1795 July 31

 Item — Box: 1, Folder: 49
Identifier: id238543

Scope and Contents

Swan has been approved as the Agent of the French Republic in the US. He appoints Moses as his agent at Norfolk, with a commission of 2.5%. Powers of commission given in French. Swan will be away from Philadelphia until October so Moses can draw on Willing & Francis.

Dates

  • Creation: 1795 July 31

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 11.00 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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