Compagnie des chemins de fer du Nord organization

“James’s project ultimately depended on the London house... The Nord would, as Nat saw, only be “a capital concern if we can get some good people in London to go largely into it.”…”

“the attempts of David Salomons to elbow his way into the business were a source of considerable irritation.…”

“Nat’s opposition to involvement diminished during 1843.…”

““I hope that you have sold a good lot of the Northern Shares,” Anthony urged Lionel in September 1845.…”

“According to Dairnvaell, the Rothschilds had secured the Nord contract by corrupt means, distributing 15,000 shares to deputies…”

“Another investor in the Nord was Balzac, though he had to pay for his 150 shares…”