ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, New York, December 12, 1830. Letter of introduction to bank president Nicholas Biddle. In part: “Mr. Burrows who will deliver you this, has expressed a desire that I would introduce him to your acquaintance, according to the knowledge I have of his character, and the impression I entertain of it. At a distant period back, while I held the office of Ch. Magistrate, he was introduced to me by a letter from Govr. Wolcott of Connecticut, in very favorable terms, as a citizen of merit and entitled to the attention of the govt. He reminds me that I acted under the influence of that recommendation, and promoted his objects in Europe, in commerce, by letters to public officers then…I am informed, by the best authority here, that he is engaged extensively in commerce, in both hemispheres, the operations of which are well conducted & attended with success.” Several intersecting folds, and light toning along the central vertical fold, otherwise fine condition. This letter possibly refers to Silas Enoch Burrows, a banker and merchant who conducted business worldwide. Though now essentially obsolete, ‘Chief Magistrate' used to be synonymous with 'President,' as used by the likes of George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, and Abraham Lincoln. Pre-certified John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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