Lot 246
Ellery, William. Autograph letter signed ("Wm. Ellery,") 2pp (1 sheet) plus integral, holograph address leaf, Newport, January 16, 1810. To Massachusetts Congressman William Stedman, an influential committee man on commercial and naval affairs in Congress, recommending the son of Ellery's "good friend" Daniel E. Updike, for the position of "Purser in one of our ships of War. " Ellery admits, "…I have not the least acquaintance with the Secry. of the Navy [Paul Hamilton], nor do I know that you have, but I cannot refuse anything to a man who in the most trying times performed his official duties with fidelity…." Updike was a founder of North Kingston's Washington Academy. Very good; toning; small split at top of vertical fold; tipped to another sheet at left margin. Boldly penned and signed.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,000.
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