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[ALS] R.P. Lee & Co. Receives Shipment of Masts and Bows from N & J Atwood.
Newport, [RI]: 1844. [1] pp. Bifolium. 7.5 x 7.5 inches. Very good, minor tearing along folds and at seal, light soiling. Item #46271
Shipbuilding letter, dated November 14th, 1844 with integral address to N & J Atwood of Frankfurt, Maine, Acknowledging receipt: "The two masts & bows ... arrived here safe, the $30 freight we paid as directed. We shall haul them out of the water tomorrow to make them, and as soon as we ascertain that they are sound - we will remit the balance due you, to the Firm in Boston, agreeable to your request," signed R.P. Lee & Co.
N & J Atwood was most likely Nathaniel Atwood & Joshua Atwood.
Price: $50.00