Armory, Callender and Company. Autograph letter signed. New Orleans. Addressed to Captain George Davis, August 9, 1809

File — Box: 1, Folder: 3

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Scope and Content

From the Collection:

This collection consists of letters and supporting documentation, books on the art of letter writing, a small miscellaneous grouping of catalogs and photographs, and issues of The Wolf Magazine of Letters from June-July 1979 to Summer Quarterly 1991. The earliest letter, from the Marquise de Sevigne, dates from 1695; while the most recent was signed by entertainer Mike Douglas in 1980. Most of the letters date from the 19th century. The collection, which now numbers 85 letters, will continue to grow; in conjunction with his gift, Mr. Lang established a gift annuity to be used for the maintenance and augmentation of the collection.

Dates

Creation: August 9, 1809

Creator

Amory Callender and Company (Author, Organization)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

The records are in English

Restrictions on Access

There are no restrictions on access to this collection.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.26 linear feet

Additional Description

Condition

Fair. Letter has been kept folded, and ink has transferred. Some holes and weak, partially-separated folds: bottom section is completely separated.

1 page, 10"x 8, letter sheet

Transcription

[Front]

New Orleans 9th August 1809

Captain George Davis

Ship Arctic

Sir

Your ship being now loaded & ready for sea and not having received the Presidents remission for the penalty incurred by her late voyage from Cuba & for which she is now under surance[?]. At your earnest solicitations we have come under Bonds at the District Court for $4500, say four thousand five hundred Dollars, the amount of her valuation. Pursuant to our verbal agreement, we have now to request you will proceed on your voyage to Philadelphia & there consign your ship to our friends Msrs. Joseph S. Lewis & Co. who have our instructions, to deliver up your ship & net proceeds of her freight to the order of your owner Mr. William Dickson, onl[y] receiving his sanction to this transaction & promise of responsibility to us in the event of the final condemnation of your vessel[?].

Wishing you a pleasant and prosperous voyage.

We remain, Dear Sir, Your obt. Servants. Amory, Callender & Co.

[Back]

Instructions.

Captain Geo. Davis -

Ship Arctic.