LOT OF 85 REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA HAND WRITTEN LETTERS.

LOT OF 85 REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA HAND WRITTEN LETTERS. All letters are written to Newton & Gordon of Medeira, New York. Newton & Gordon was a very important merchant in Revolutionary America, eventually supplying George Washington with much of his armies supplies. The letters chronicle a diverse group of people that the merchant dealt with. The letters mostly date from 1762 to 1774. Names include John Alsop (American merchant & politician from NYC, Delegate to the Continental Congress); William Smith; Greg Cunningham; Whitehead Hicks and many more. A list of 43 names and dates is available upon request. A wonderful encapsulation of trade in the east coast during the early part of our country. SIZE: Varies: 7″ l to 16″ l. CONDITION: Generally good, some folds, creases and edge tears. No envelopes accompany the letters. 9-95719 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	737	$1,552.50	LOT OF 85 REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA HAND WRITTEN LETTERS. All letters are written to Newton & Gordon of Medeira, New York. Newton & Gordon was a very important merchant in Revolutionary America, eventually supplying George Washington with much of his armies supplies. The letters chronicle a diverse group of people that the merchant dealt with. The letters mostly date from 1762 to 1774. Names include John Alsop (American merchant & politician from NYC, Delegate to the Continental Congress); William Smith; Greg Cunningham; Whitehead Hicks and many more. A list of 43 names and dates is available upon request. A wonderful encapsulation of trade in the east coast during the early part of our country. SIZE: Varies: 7″ l to 16″ l. CONDITION: Generally good, some folds, creases and edge tears. No envelopes accompany the letters. 9-95719 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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