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Colonial Trans-Atlantic Mercantile ALS 1765

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Colonial Trans-Atlantic Mercantile ALS 1765
<B>Colonial Trans-Atlantic Mercantile Autograph Letter Signed,</B></I> “<I>Andreas Henry Groth,</B></I>” three pages with integral address panel, 7.75” x 12.5”, London, England, June 11, 1765, to John Reynell, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Addressing the recipient as “<I>brother</B></I>” despite different surnames likely indicates communication between Quakers. The letter's American author does “<I>no more like London, the noise, hurry and dirt,</B></I>” being disagreeable. Discussed in detail are business and politics in Britain, mentioning William Pitt, the King and corruption in Parliament. Even, dark toning. Very good condition. <I>From the collection of Henry E. Luhrs.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)