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ITEM — Volume: Y-A, Y-B, Volume: Y-B Identifier: Mss:761 1798-1955

William Trotter account book, 1796 Digital

Scope and Contents

Volume of factory expenses recorded by William Trotter after the arrival in Canton, China, of the ship Pigou in 1796, primarily provisions like food, beverages, wood, and candles, and servants' wages. There are also accounts of the expenses of the Pigou at Whampoa and supplies for the ship and her crew received by the factory comprador (agent).

Dates

  • Creation: 1796

Language of Materials

English

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research. Materials stored offsite. Please contact specialcollectionsref@hbs.edu for more information regarding access procedures.

Extent

221 linear feet (1,401 volumes, 159 boxes, 44 cases)

Physical Location

MANU

Creator

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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