2008-09
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/31/2008
ALS, 3pp, 8"x10" Matauras, Oct 28, 1818, darkly penned and signed, light general toning, light show-through, else very good. William Forsyth writes to the firm of Karrick & Harper in Baltimore with regard to concluding a contract for the exclusive use of a mud machine that fronts the Bay. He also writes of acquiring insurance for a cargo of slaves. After giving detailed instructions for use of the mud machine to clear his property for "beautifully situated" building lots, he writes that he has enclosed a copy of a letter to him [not present] from Captain Macomb ordering insurance for the captain's one-eighth interest ($3,500) in the Spanish brig "Grand Labarinto himself master...from the Coast of Africa for a cargo of slaves...this vessel since has arrived has been altered into an Hermaphrodite Brig and considered to be a first rate, besides Capt. Macomb is a most active Navigator he commanded the Antonia the two voyages preceding her capture. It is considered the risk will not be increased by such a vessel as the Grand Labarinto going to the North of the line..." He advises the firm to contact him "either via Havana" or directly.
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