English-born American journalist and publisher of Rivington’s Gazette (1724–1802) who famously served as a spy for General Washington. ALS, one page, 7.25 x 9, November 1, 1784. Letter to Jacob Read, a congressman from South Carolina, in full: “This morning received your favor of the 30 Ulto & beg leave to intimate that the Buckles mentioned in your letter shall be forwarded to Trenton by the first proper opportunity. My clerk tells me the price fixed on had you taken them, was five guineas, at which they are now reserved for you. A set of Rollins Roman History 4 Volumes, was last Saturday forwarded to a new established library society at Princeton to which I presume W. James Bond Read will join himself with the other students and of course derive the benefits without the expense of purchasing that voluminous work.” Reverse of second integral page addressed in Rivington’s own hand. In very good condition, with scattered staining, and paper loss to left edge. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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