French Documents, 1768-1822
The documents in this series consist of bookkeeping records, invoices, promissory notes, correspondence, bills of lading, and legal statements concerning shipping, and various unassociated items (poetry, grammar) of various shipping companies during the years 1768 through 1822. The bulk of the materials date between 1785 and 1800. The majority relate to Etienne Dutilh and John Godfried Wachsmuth and other members of the Dutilh family. Also included are Charles de Grofey (Charles Graff) and George Louis de Stockar (1771-1794) (variously spelled as Stokar, Stockard, Stoucar, Stoqua), a Swiss citizen, living in La Rochelle, France and later Philadelphia.
Items are arranged in approximate chronological order.
Dates
- 1768-1822
Language of Materials
Most of the documents are written in French.
Use and Access to Collection
This collection is open to the public and must be used in the Special Collections reading room. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection.
Extent
184 Items
Library Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives
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