2022-07 Raynors HCA Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/15/2022
SILVANUS BOURNE (abt.1756-1817): Consul to Cap Francois. From 1794-1797, he was appointed vice consul of Amsterdam and from 1797-1816, he was consul general in the same city and was appointed consul general to the Batavian Republic. In 1817, he became agent for seamen at The Hague. One page Autograph Letter Signed by Silvanus Bourne with integral address leaf addressed, interestingly, to Silvanus Bourne, Boston, with his Free Frank “S. Bourne.” Dated Philadelphia May 3rd 1792: “My Dear Sir…I am compelled to inform you of the failure of your application for the office of T –n. Mr. Dolton is this day nominated, having failed in the appointment of Director, it seems he is willing to accept of this office Tench Francis and Major Jackson also applied ‘tis said, but Dalton will obtain it; I sincerely feel for your disappointment, but doubt not you will soon obtain something worth receiving. I believe your friends here are all disappointed in the Nomination. Hope you found all your friends will on you arrival there. We have agreed to adjourn on Saturday next…I will meet you in Boston…Yr. Friend Sincerely, S. Bourne.” A curious letter. Mounted on edge to a heavy stock 19th century autograph book page. In Fine condition.
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