Charles McEvers, A.LL.S. New York 22d May 1775 and Sep 6th 1775 : to Messrs. Newton & Gordon, Madeira [Portugal]
1775
MSS L2018F192.1-2
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Title
Charles McEvers, A.LL.S. New York 22d May 1775 and Sep 6th 1775 : to Messrs. Newton & Gordon, Madeira [Portugal]
Published
New York 1775
Description
2 items ; 23-38 cm.
Call Number
MSS L2018F192.1-2
Note
Charles McEvers of Charles McEvers & Co., New York, wrote 2 letters to Newton & Gordon, Madeira wine merchants,1775.
Letter [1]. McEvers complains that "this one peaceable & happy country is now a scene of the utmost confusion and distress…." ([2] p. on 2 conjugate leaves); partial red wax seal remains; left middle portion torn away, affecting text.
Letter [2]. He observes "not the least proposed of a reconciliation between this country and the parent state. On the contrary, war and desolation is intended against every quarter of this continent. This city a few evenings ago was thrown in the utmost confusion by the firing from His Majesty's ship Asia on this defenceless town, under a pretence of defending the King's property ... We are all obliged to lay aside the merchant and put on the soldier ... We are now loading a ship for Lisbon which will be the last we shall attempt until peace is again restored" ([2] p. on 2 conjugate leaves); partial red wax seal remains
Francis Newton founded the firm in Madeira in 1745 & became a leading wine merchant; Thomas Gordon entered into partnership with Newton in 1758.
Letter [1]. McEvers complains that "this one peaceable & happy country is now a scene of the utmost confusion and distress…." ([2] p. on 2 conjugate leaves); partial red wax seal remains; left middle portion torn away, affecting text.
Letter [2]. He observes "not the least proposed of a reconciliation between this country and the parent state. On the contrary, war and desolation is intended against every quarter of this continent. This city a few evenings ago was thrown in the utmost confusion by the firing from His Majesty's ship Asia on this defenceless town, under a pretence of defending the King's property ... We are all obliged to lay aside the merchant and put on the soldier ... We are now loading a ship for Lisbon which will be the last we shall attempt until peace is again restored" ([2] p. on 2 conjugate leaves); partial red wax seal remains
Francis Newton founded the firm in Madeira in 1745 & became a leading wine merchant; Thomas Gordon entered into partnership with Newton in 1758.
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