Printed letter signed “Blanchard & Lewis,” one page, 7.5 x 9, January 28, 1783. Letter to be distributed to potential commercial partners in the soon-to-be independent United States. In part: “As we now have the pleasing Prospect of a speedy return of Peace and Commerce, we take the Liberty of offering you our best Services here, when that happy event takes place; assuring you that any Business you may entrust to our care, shall receive the greatest Attention, and be executed with the strictest Fidelity and Honor…Our Knowledge of the Trade of America, as well as this Country, enables us to transact Business in the best Manner…We take the Liberty to refer you to Mr. Caleb Blanchard of Boston…who is fully impowered to act for us in America.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds and mild foxing. RR Auction COA.
