Albert Smith letter book, 1792-1793 Digital
Scope and Contents
Letterbook kept by Captain Albert Smith with copies of correspondence, dated 1792-1793, to merchants including Thomas Handasyd Perkins (1764-1864) and Stephen Gorham (1747-1826) while he sailed the Apollo to ports including Baltimore, Maryland, and Cádiz, Spain, regarding trade of goods like rum and flour, and information on market demand and prices current.
Dates
- Creation: 1792-1793
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research. Materials stored onsite. Contact specialcollectionsref@hbs.edu for more information.
Extent
.42 linear feet (2 boxes)Physical Location
MANU
Repository Details
Part of the Baker Library Special Collections and Archives, Harvard Business School Repository
Baker Library Special Collections and Archives holds unique resources that focus on the evolution of business and industry, as well as the records of the Harvard Business School, documenting the institution's development over the last century. These rich and varied collections support research in a diverse range of fields such as business, economic, social and cultural history as well as the history of science and technology.
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