Loring Austin letters discussing commerical ventures in Archangel, Russia 1811-12.

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Loring Austin letters discussing commerical ventures in Archangel, Russia 1811-12.

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The letters detail the experiences of Loring Austin as he attempted to establish a commercial venture in 1811 in Archangel, a port city in northwestern Russia. Four of the letters are addressed to Austin's father, Jonathan Loring Austin. Three are written from Archangel. The final letter, dated March 1, 1812, was written aboard the Phoenix off Sandy Hook, New York. One of the letters contains a list of prices in Russia for such goods as coffee, sugar, indigo, cotton, pepper, and ginger. Another letter describes the commerical fortunes of Francis Dana in Russia.

[5] leaves ; 32 x 55 cm. or smaller.

University of California, San Diego, UC San Diego Library; UCSD Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 8120447

University of California, San Diego, UC San Diego Library; UCSD Library

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