ALS as governor of Connecticut, signed “S— H—,” one page, 8 x 9.5, September 3, 1793. Letter to John Temple, the British consul-general to the United States, in full: "I am this day honour'd with your letter of the 29th Ult. by Capt. Robert Barry; & agreeably to your desire have restored to him the Brig Nancy with all the appurtenances & Cargo that were found on board at the time She was taken into Custody by Government." Professionally inlaid into a slightly larger sheet and in very good to fine condition, with scattered foxing, two repaired edge tears, and docketing showing through from the reverse. The French privateers Petit Democrat and the Carmognole seized the English brig Nancy, commanded by Captain John Barry, while en route from Jamaica to Philadelphia, arriving in New London on August 22, 1793. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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