Letter from Josiah Blakeley to Joseph (Moses) Lopez, November 8, 1779

A one-page letter written on November 8, 1779, in Hartford, Connecticut, by Josiah Blakeley to Joseph (Moses) Lopez. The letter discusses the evacuation of Newport, Rhode Island by British forces, concerns for Joseph's brother, and difficulties with currency conversion during the American Revolution. It also mentions the transmission of funds via Mr. Reveria and details commercial transactions involving the exchange of goods such as rum, ostrich plumes, flour, and fish. This letter is one of fourteen in a collection spanning June 21, 1779, to October 1, 1781, documenting trade between Blakeley and the Lopez brothers, highlighting the challenges presented by the unstable Continental currency during the war. The letters show the impact of the Currency Crisis of 1779 on commercial activities and the difficulties in conducting business transactions.

Associated People/Businesses

• Lopez, Joseph (Moses)

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
• Currency question
• Commerce
• Letters
• Commercial correspondence

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 15, Folder 1