Roux Frères (Firm) papers concerning the loss of ships
Overview
Documents and correspondence from French ship-owning company Roux Frères concerning ships lost during the American Revolution.
Dates
- Creation: 1778-1781
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on physical access to this material. Collection is open for research.
Extent
.3 linear feet (1 volume)Collection of manuscript documents and correspondence concerning a French ship-owning company from Marseilles and the ships lost during the American Revolution. Relates to cargoes, prizes of war, insurance, and difficulties between France and Great Britain.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically by title.
Physical Location
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
47M-116F. Gift of Dr. William Inglis Morse; received: 1947 December 15.
- Title
- Roux Frères (Firm). Roux Frères (Firm) papers concerning the loss of ships, 1778-1781: Guide.
- Author
- Houghton Library, Harvard College Library
- Language of description
- und
- EAD ID
- hou01093
Repository Details
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