Lot 1130
Astor, John Jacob (1763-1848) Fur trader and financier; invested heavily in New York City real estate, the Mississippi Valley and the upper Missouri. At the time of his death, he was the wealthiest man in America. Autograph Letter Signed, New York, May 27, 1805, 1 p. folded quarto sheet with integral address leaf. To Peter Smith in Utica (New York) acknowledging receipt of $1,000 and regretting that Mr. Smith has been ill. He adds, "I have been unwell for several weeks but I am getting Better. Mrs. Astor is also unwell…." Red circular New York postmark. A rare John Jacob Astor autorgraph letter. Fine condition.
Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,600.
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