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Three letters from Trigge to Scarbrough, 6-10 Sep 1920

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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 100, fols. 298-305
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The second 'Confidential' (fols. 300-302), the third, (fols. 304-305) enclosing copy of his to Emmott (fol. 303), all concerning:

  1. Leverhulme's methods of obtaining part of the money for Glyns at stiff terms through Lazard Brothers and Finance Houses
  2. Trigge 'seriously disconcerted... [Leverhulme] has not found a penny but has pledged the Niger Company's credit without consulting the Chairman or a single member of the Niger Board about it' (fol. 303)
  3. Leverhulme accompanied at meeting by McDowell and [D'Arcy] Cooper, 'who... acts as a kind of accountant; and financial adviser' (fol. 300)
  4. Lever Bros occupied with own financial arrangements; Company 'should remain firm about the capital needs' (fol. 301), but difficulty in getting Stock Exchange quotation though issue prepared.

Also notes improved sales; G.C. Christians annual meeting; [G.R.] Matthews, Secretary to Northern Nigeria administration, looking for employment with Levers.

Dates

  • Creation: 6-10 Sep 1920

Extent

8 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • English

Shelfmark

MSS. Afr. s. 100, fols. 298-305

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