Sartine, Antoine de, comte d'Alby, 1729-1801 Marche pour la forniture des ancres, fers, cloux et outils necessaires au service du Roi dans les colonies de l'Amerique [in French]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00404 Author/Creator: Sartine, Antoine de, comte d'Alby, 1729-1801 Place Written: Versailles, France Type: Manuscript document signed Date: 28 January 1775 Pagination: 16 p. : original cover ; 36 x 25 cm. Order a Copy
A nine year contract for providing goods to the American colonies. Lists the prices of over three hundred items, including implements for various artisans and farmers. Also contains two articles relating to labor. Signed well before any formal French agreement (or the Hortalez & Cie arrangement) with Congress. Also signed by Chaussade. Original cover disbound, but included.
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