Letter from Josiah Blakeley to Aaron Lopez Regarding Commercial Affairs, Hartford, Connecticut, January 8, 1779

A single-page letter written on January 8, 1779, in Hartford, Connecticut, by Josiah Blakeley to Aaron Lopez. This letter, the second in a series of fourteen, discusses commercial matters. The collection contains correspondence between Blakeley and Lopez (or Joseph Lopez), and Caleb Bull, all merchants in Hartford, spanning from June 21, 1779, to October 1, 1781. The letters address business dealings, including the supply of goods like rum, ostrich plumes, flour, and fish, and the challenges posed by the currency crisis of 1779. The letters reveal the instability of Continental currency and its impact on trade. The physical condition of the letters shows signs of age, including staining, edge wear, toning, creasing, and water damage affecting legibility.

Associated People/Businesses

• Lopez, Aaron

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Commercial correspondence
• United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
• International trade

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 15, Folder 1