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Rare Antique 18th Century Handwritten Letter About American War Of Independence & The Effect It’s Having On A Knaresbrough Man’s Investments
Rare Antique 18th Century Handwritten Letter About American War Of Independence & The Effect It’s Having On A Knaresbrough Man’s Investments
Rare Antique 18th Century Handwritten Letter About American War Of Independence & The Effect It’s Having On A Knaresbrough Man’s Investments
Rare Antique 18th Century Handwritten Letter About American War Of Independence & The Effect It’s Having On A Knaresbrough Man’s Investments
Rare Antique 18th Century Handwritten Letter About American War Of Independence & The Effect It’s Having On A Knaresbrough Man’s Investments
Rare Antique 18th Century Handwritten Letter About American War Of Independence & The Effect It’s Having On A Knaresbrough Man’s Investments
Rare Antique 18th Century Handwritten Letter About American War Of Independence & The Effect It’s Having On A Knaresbrough Man’s Investments
Rare Antique 18th Century Handwritten Letter About American War Of Independence & The Effect It’s Having On A Knaresbrough Man’s Investments
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Rare Antique 18th Century Handwritten Letter About American War Of Independence & The Effect It’s Having On A Knaresbrough Man’s Investments

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On July 4th 1776 Americans declared their independence from Britain but this was not recognised by the British and the war continued. In October 1776 Britain suffered further defeats by the Americans & George III gave a speech where he acknowledges all is not going well for Britain.

This letter from Nathaniel Sharp of Knaresborough, Yorkshire, to his friend Edmund Green residing at the Jamaica Coffee House, London asks for advice about his investments with named individuals in Jamaica and the colonies. Sharp is concerned the war is not going well & he may lose his investments.

There is also a subtext about Edmund’s brother being in with the “wrong crowd” and gambling.

This is an interesting snap-shot of life in 1776 with a Yorkshire connection.

Condition is good, commensurate with age. Some age related wear - staining and a couple of small tears. But overall good for its age.

Measures 31.5cm x 19.5cm

Weighs 7.73 grams

 

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