American merchant, politician, and diplomat (1737-1789) who served as a delegate on the Continental Congress from Connecticut, and was a signer of the Olive Branch Petition. ALS, one page, 6.5 x 7, December 6, 1768. Letter to merchant Thomas Mumford, in part: "I want a Boom for my Brig. Pompey, no sparr being fit here, have been oblig'd to go down without, and in the Hurry & Confusion occasion'd by the Ice she is short of Water…Have therefore directed the bearer to call on you for assistance." In very good to fine condition, with scattered light foxing, and much of the integral address leaf missing.
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