Episode 2 of 2
Client Base Expansion
- When
- 1844
- Where
- Location not specified in sources
Despite accusations of personal privacy invasion, the Mercantile Agency had over 280 clients by 1844.
Tappan used his abolitionist connections to expand and update the company's credit information. The agency grew its client base, reaching over 280 clients by 1844, establishing itself as a significant commercial entity.
Sources
- Dun & Bradstreet Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-15
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