Two letters from Trigge to Scarbrough, 23 May, 3 Jul 1924

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Shelfmark: MSS. Afr. s. 101, fols. 123-131

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(fols. 123-124) Letter on:

the 'chaotic condition' of 'dear old Niger Company'
rumours that Powis, its Vice-Chairman, is leaving
visit to Port Sunlight
Leverhulme's comparison between the Company and African & Eastern Corporation's profitability.

(fols. 125-131) 'Private and Confidential' letter on:

further changes in the Company directorate involving Greenhalgh and Powis, and Trigge's comments to Leverhulme on the deleterious consequences of this policy
decentralisation costly and 'an impossible system for the West African trade'
problems with the associated companies and apparent policy of bringing into Niger Company's balance sheet their losses, and debiting it with 'unpardonable reckless expenditure'
Hyslop Bell should be questioned about the relation between the Company and the 'assets' to clarify matters for Preference shareholders
Shave's retirement
the improvement in West African trade probably accounts for Banks permitting Lever's £5 million issue
reasons for the recent drop in Niger shares.

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MSS. Afr. s. 101, fols. 123-131

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