2005-03
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/28/2005
Manuscript Document Signed, 1p. folio, JUne 28, 1853, New York, addressed “To The Chamber of Commerce of the Port of New York”, and reads in part: “We the undersigned; Ship-owners and Merchants engaged in Commerce to and from the Port of New York; would respectfully represent that we are personally acquainted with Capt. Gideon Fountain; (late one of the Harbour Masters of this Port) and we know from his long experience in Marine affairs that he is well qualified to attend to the duties of ‘a Marine Surveyor’ for this port...” Signed by twenty-nine (29) gentlemen. VG.
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