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401 - Saint-Domingue. Agreement between the interested parties at …
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Saint-Domingue. Agreement between the interested parties at the Houses of Saint-Domingue and Martinique, on the one hand, and Mr J. André Cropp, on the other. Nantes, 23 October 1755. Folio manuscript (38.5 x 25 cm) comprising (3) pages; in loose sheets. A guarantee for a company established in Saint-Domingue. In order to reach an agreement with his creditors, Jean André Cropp transfers part of his interests to his partners, whilst his brother-in-law, the Nantes merchant Martin Linoeno, agrees to act as guarantor, illustrating the financial mechanisms and difficulties of colonial trade in the 18th century. Some slight foxing.
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About the sale MONTIGNAC – 31st BOOK SALE – Day 1 of 4 – Nos. 1 to 549
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Auction time 08/19/2026 at 11:00 AM
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