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A Choice, Rare Matthias Baldwin ALS

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A Choice, Rare Matthias Baldwin ALS
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Matthias William Baldwin (1795 - 1866) An American manufacturer of steam locomotives. He opened his machine shop in 1825. The business grew to become Baldwin Locomotive Works, one of the most prolific and successful locomotive manufacturing firms in America. ALS. 2 pages. Phila Feb 21st 1839. “Dear Sir, Your letter dated the 19th was duly received. It is true when the bargain was made with M. William it was expected I should receive money – equal to – and at that time the exchange was about 1 ½ peer cent for Eastern funds. We were allowed that sum ( or what – it was) and it was put in the -. On referring to the contract I find also, that the money was to be current in the Banks of Detroit. One of the Banks was -. I learn from a Gentleman just arrived from – who has been there all Winter, that Notes of –-Road & Banking Co, an - - and even more sought after – the State Bank. Though this is the case, they are not – currant out of the state. I – the notes of the - - - offered to take with the note and bear they were not as well known in other states. They were-. – this may be, is of little consequence, your object is to get your money and mine is to pay you. And that you may not be unsuccessful in you efforts. You have my consent to give whatever discount that may be – to get - -. I presume you will uses all due – to get at – at as low a rate as you can. And I hope you will under these circumstance take the best – to get exchange and not - it at the present moment, as I know a very difficult to purchase – at -. I will not – you however if you think you must have it immediately. I would remark that I - - - - money will be offered; for it was to grand against that , that the City Banks – mentioned. I would suggest that property of purchasing Flour with the money by his means; perhaps something may be saved. - - turnout as I expect, it will – my debt to your after reserving what - - regards to about 2700 dollars. This I hope soon to be able to settle, and could I now get what is due me, and will soon be hard, I can pay that, and all other debts more due. It is owing to the difficulties of collecting, that I am at all embarrassed.My liabilities have been – since you were here last Fall about Thirty Thousand dollars . My – is good, having mores to do – I can - complete in proper – with a good p of enough to help me – I am sorry your shout – determined not to fell away under orders for Copper, and hope often the offered I have made you about the note, you will reconsider you -, and continue to supply my wants. Should you so decide I hope you will write me immediately as I am in want of some, as soon as it can be made. My health is improving, and I - think I shall be able to attend to – again as usual. I have little doubt but I can give my Copper – as I have had –offer from manufacturers, - but I don’t want to make a change - cant be avoided. Let me hear from you – Yours truly, M. W. Baldwin.” Fine content and excellent condition letter for this important railroad related autograph.