Description: 1828 HANDWRITTEN LETTER (ALS) FROM THIS ENGLISH BANKER, REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS, ADDRESSED TO N & WW BILLINGS AT NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT. DATELINED: LONDON, 21st JANUARY 1828 Author: Wiggin, Timothy Title: 1828 HANDWRITTEN LETTER (ALS) FROM THIS ENGLISH BANKER, REGARDING THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS, ADDRESSED TO N & WW BILLINGS AT NEW LONDON, CONNECTICUT. DATELINED: LONDON, 21st JANUARY 1828 Publication: London, England: 1828 Edition: Original manuscript Description: Original manuscript. One page, quarto, integral address leaf, in sepia ink. In part: "Having received Mr. S. Williams's second dividend of One Shilling in the Pound on the amount of your proof, I gladly authorise your Draft on me at the shortest sight for the Net proceeds....I would not encourage you to calculate on more than 6p or a Shilling from future dividends--and even that not soon.... [signed] Timothy Wiggin." Very Good. [Timothy Wiggin's name turns up several times in Ralph Waldo Emerson's diary for 1833. Wiggin was Longfellow's London banker, and it has been conjectured that he served a like purpose for Emerson. Wiggin's bank was also active in the China Trade, etc.] [N&WW Billings Company "was established in 1823 and ceased operations in 1851. During this period the company managed at least twelve whaling vessels which, by the end of business, had made it one of the most successful whaling agencies in New London....In addition, the company operated a soap and candle making business that used oil and spermaceti, etc. taken by their whale ships" (from Mystic Seaport records)]. Seller ID: 041300 Subject: Manuscripts, Nautical & MaritimeR & A Petrilla, Booksellers Established 1970. Online since 1995. We trade in unusual books, documents, and manuscripts in various fields of interest. Our online descriptions include images in color. You can learn about our appraisal services and experience under the Appraisals tab on our home page. Members: American Antiquarian Society ~ Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America ~ International League of Antiquarian Booksellers ~ IOBA (International Online Booksellers Association) ~ Library Company of Philadelphia ~ Philobiblon Club. Terms PayPal is preferred. All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 75 USD
Location: Roosevelt, New Jersey
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Author: Wiggin, Timothy
Year Printed: 1828
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Original/Facsimile: Original
