Observations Importantes by Sugar Traders in Nantes, France
Scope and Content
The first manuscript document is entitled "Observations Importantes" and was written in 1788 by anonymous sugar traders in Nantes, France. The traders claimed indemnities because their trade suffered as a result of the "Traite des Noirs pour les colonies" in the years 1787-1788. They also complained about the refusal of the "Ferme Generale" to pay the premiums for the slaves. The second manuscript document is entitled "Avis" and appears to have been written by deputies of commerce of Brittany. The Avis responds to the "Observations" and also discusses the growing arms trade.
Dates
- Creation: 1788
Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
0.01 Linear feet (2 items)
Language of Materials
French
Abstract
"Observations Importantes" by anonymous sugar traders in Nantes, France, and an "Avis" written by the deputies of commerce of Brittany.
Physical Location
University of Florida Smathers Library Building
Alternate Form of Material
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Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
- Title
- A Guide to the Observations Importantes by Sugar Traders in Nantes, France
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid created by Dept. Staff
- Date
- June 2007
- Description rules
- Finding Aid Prepared Using Dacs
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Description is written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the Special and Area Studies Collections, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida Repository
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