William Hoskins letter
Collection
Identifier: MSS-0647
Scope and Contents
The collection contains a letter dated 31 March 1796, written by Hoskins from Bordeaux, France, to James Swan in America, soliciting Swan's patronage as he sets up his commission agency in France.
Dates
- 1796 March 31
Creator
- Hoskins, William (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
None
Biographical / Historical
William Hoskins was a commission agent doing business in Bordeaux, France, in 1796.
Commission agents - also known as commercial agents - are middlemen between vendors and buyers. They work in countries throughout the world and may seek work from a number of employers simultaneously.
Commission agents - also known as commercial agents - are middlemen between vendors and buyers. They work in countries throughout the world and may seek work from a number of employers simultaneously.
Extent
0.01 Linear Feet (1 item)
Language of Materials
English
Overview
Letter dated 31 March 1796, from Hoskins in Bordeaux, France, to James Swan in America, addressing potential business prospects.
Provenance
unknown
General
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Processed by
unknown, 2008; updated by Martha Bace, 2013
Creator
- Hoskins, William (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the WIlliam Hoskins letter
- Status
- Completed
- Date
- February 2008
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository