Give all the attention you can to my Countingroom
One-page autograph letter signed to his brother, John D'Wolf, Esq., Bristol, R.I.
New London: 11th June, 1816. 4to, approx. 26 lines and 170 words, in ink; some spotting, previous folds and a couple of short breaks at the extremities; address on verso of integral leaf with a New London roundstamp dated June 13. James D'Wolf (1764 to 1837) was a notable privateer during the War of 1812, a slave-trader, and for 25 years a R.I. state legislator. He was the wealthiest man in Rhode Island and it is said that he was the second richest man in America at the time of his death. "Dear Brother - from all the information I can Collect there is more probability of a bill of 6 Pct. Stock then of all of it, as I believe there will be more purchises of Stock then of Gold & Silver. As the U.S. Bank is to convert of 3/4 Stock it makes an immediate Demand for a Great Quantity ... I do not wish to Sell any Stock until after the Dividend of 1 July is received ... I beg you to give all the attention you can to my Countingroom in my absence ... I desire you to have 20 hhds of my best molasus Sent up to Hoppin for sale ... I wish to have the Codfish calk'd & put in order to take fright.." James D'Wolf (often De Wolf) letters are rare. I can't find any evidence of one on the market in at least 50 years. Item #56432
Price: $2,250.00
