French, Rice and Nichols certificate (MS 004)
Guide to the Certificate of Partnership between Richard J. French, William Marsh Rice and Ebenezer B. Nichols, 1852 .
TABLE OF CONTENTSDetailed Description of the Collection Certificate of Partnership between Richard J. French, William Marsh Rice and Ebenezer B. Nichols |
Guide to the Certificate of Partnership between Richard J. French, William Marsh Rice and Ebenezer B. Nichols, 1852
Historical NoteThis certificate of limited partnership served the purpose of setting up firm of "R.J. French", "for purchase and sale of goods, wares, and merchandise of all sorts, buying and selling cotton and other produce in trade, barter, or on commission..." from July 1, 1852 to July 1, 1857. The agreement was between general partner Richard J. French of Washington County, Texas, and special partners William M. Rice of Houston and Ebenezer B. Nichols of Galveston. William M. Rice founded the Rice Institute with funds earned through extensive trade efforts and other investments before his death in 1900. Return to the Table of Contents Scope and ContentsThis certificate is comprised of 2 leaves and documents the legal basis for the partnership. Return to the Table of Contents RestrictionsAccess RestrictionThis material is open for research. Use RestrictionsPermission to publish materials from this item must be obtained from the Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University. Return to the Table of Contents Index TermsSubjects (Persons)French, Richard J.
Nichols, Ebenezer B.
Rice, William Marsh, 1816-1900.
SubjectsCottonseed trade -- Texas --
19th century.
Return to the Table of Contents Administrative InformationPreferred CitationCertificate of Partnership between Richard J. French, William Marsh Rice and Ebenezer B. Nichols, MS 004, Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University. Acquisition InformationPurchased 1987. Return to the Table of Contents Detailed Description of the Collection
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