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1782 Post–American Revolutionary War Commerce Letter

Item Details

Provenance: Remember When Auctions, Lot 102, January 31st, 2001. Includes a description of the contents of the letter.

Type Revolutionary War Commerce Letter
Period Late 18th Century, Antique
Origin United States
Additional Information Letter written by J. Reed dated Brookline, New Hampshire November 12, 1782 to William Gardner of Littleton, New Hampshire. Mentioning merchandise such as light broadcloth and “The French Army is coming this way with a large number of horses which it is thought will be sold very cheap.”

Condition

- creases; folds; tears; foxing; toning; dampstaining; overall wear consistent with age; surface marks.

Dimensions

7.5" W x 12.0" H x 0.1" D
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Item #

ITMGS92699

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