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Declaration of Independence Signer William Ellery ALS, "W Ellery", three pages, 6.25" x 8", Princeton, New Jersey, Novem...
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Declaration of Independence Signer William Ellery ALS, "W Ellery", three pages, 6.25" x 8", Princeton, New Jersey, November 6, 1783, to an unknown recipient regarding free trade with European nations. In very small part: "Congress will embrace every opportunity for entering into commercial treaties with all trading nations; and have actually some treaties in contemplation. -- the illiberal conduct of Britain, unless altered, will force a retaliation, and our trade into other channels. -- The wisest way for us is to have as many strings to our bow as possible... Congress have lately received a letter from the Burgomaster & Senate of the Imperial free city of the Empire Hamburgh, urging congress to suffer their merchants to enjoy all such rights & liberties as Congress allow to merchants of nations in amity... A treaty, as you have seen, is entered into with Sweden. One is proposed with Denmark, and another with Germany, and as the definitivetreaty is signed, as it is said & confidently believed, perhaps we shall enter into a commercial treaty with Russia... The Dutch Minister Mr. Van Berchal was last Friday received in his public character. He appears to be a good republican and a sensible man. -- Perhaps the United States may derive some commercial benefits from this embassy..." Much more excellent content. This letter was penned while Ellery, representing Rhode Island, served on a Congressional committee governing maritime affairs. Evenly toned with bold ink, the letter has been tipped and presents in very fine condition. Ex. Henry E. Luhrs Collection.Auction Info
2007 October Grand Format Rare Books & Manuscripts Auction #675 (go to Auction Home page)
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October, 2007
25th-26th
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