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RefNoACS/1/2/1/820
AltRefNo882
LevelItem
TitleLetter from [Alan Archibald Campbell] Swinton, to Monsieur George Morane
CreatorSwinton; Alan Archibald Campbell (1863-1930); British electrical engineer
Date15 June 1921
DescriptionMentions that Mr. Houstoun, who was previously met in London during the opening of the Delahaye factories, is now the Manager in France for an English firm. This firm has bought large quantities of munitions from the English government and is currently selling them. The firm is interested in purchasing automobiles and has requested the Delahaye Company to provide its lowest price due to competition. The matter is described as urgent. Expects the Delahaye Company to communicate directly with Mr. Houstoun at Boulogne-sur-Mer and expresses hope that this could lead to business opportunities for the company.
LanguageFrench
Extent2p
FormatTypescript
PhysicalDescriptionCarbon
AccessStatusOpen
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CodePersonNameDates
NA8285Swinton; Alan Archibald Campbell (1863 - 1930); electrical engineer1863 - 1930
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