Nightingale, Miles

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  • Distribution - wholesaling, broking, market trading, etc Chemicals distribution inc drysalting

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Business of Miles Nightingale traced its origins to early 18th century when established in City of London by his father, William. Dealt in dyestuffs, tanning materials, copperas, alum, gum, soap, etc. By 1730s known as Nightingale, Scott & Co. 1760 partnership dissolved when Nightingale family continued alone, increasingly under leadership of Miles who developed a significant business from 1760s. Damaged by market ramp in Senegal gum 1772. A notable feature was the extent of its international trade in buying and selling, the commodities dealt in often not touching British shores

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