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Letter from Daniel Cornell to Aaron Lopez, September 3, 1770

A one-page letter dated September 3, 1770, from Captain Daniel Cornell to Aaron Lopez in Newport, Rhode Island. Cornell describes the progress of his mercantile voyage to Quebec, Canada, mentioning difficulties with bad weather and necessary repairs to his ship's sails. The letter contains an indirect comment possibly alluding to a slave shipment ('will strive as fast as possible considering our Interest'). A postscript requests updates on his wife's and Mr. Gardner's son's well-being.

Associated People/Businesses

Cornell, Daniel
Lopez, Aaron, 1731-1782
Lopez, Aaron

Geography

Nova Scotia
Newport
Rhode Island

Subjects

Jewish merchants
Commercial correspondence

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 1, Folder 35