Address: 'Bordeaux River', [France]. To Seth Barton, merchant, Baltimore, [USA]. Gives the terms of a charter party between James Swan & Co and Thomas Harris, on the London Packet (c260 tons), which was to take on a cargo of wines and brandy at Bordeaux, to carry to Baltimore; discusses expenses and asks Barton to take out £400 insurance for him.
Autograph, with signature.
Richard Smith letter
This material is held atSenate House Library Archives, University of London
- Reference
- GB 96 AL387
- Dates of Creation
- 9th Dec 1794
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 9" x 7" 2 leaves
Scope and Content
Arrangement
See hard copy catalogue
Access Information
Access to the items in the collection is unrestricted for the purpose of private study and personal research within the controlled environment and restrictions of the Library's Special Collections Reading Room. Please contact the University Archivist for details. At least 24 hours notice is required for research visits.
Other Finding Aids
Typescript catalogue available in the Library's Special Collections Reading Room.