Pioneering American entrepreneur and philanthropist (1795–1869) who lent his support to such venerable institutions as the Peabody Institute in Baltimore and the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts. Scarce ALS signed “Geo. Peabody,” three pages on two sheets, 7.75 x 9.5, May 14, 1816. Letter to Elisha Riggs. In part: “The goods from Georgetown have all arrived safe—the bill I hope to receive tomorrow—as also some remittances from you, as I have about 2500$ to pay on Thursday, and have at present none on hand…The most I could possibly obtain for drafts on Philadelphia was 3 1/2 per Ct—I know a person who purchased 10,000$ today at 3.” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, uniform toning, and paper loss to right edge of second page from wax seal. RR Auction COA.
