1804 Philadelphia Letter Transcribed Re: Dano-Swedish War

May 22nd 1804 - Philadelphia Letter Re: Dano-Swedish War William Adamson  c/o Doct Spurr? To Providence, RI Esteemed Friend  We wrote last on the 20th inst? - in addition, have to observe that we that have not as yet succeeded with any of our friends; to induce them to induce them to make your house a shipment, when the vessels you have chartered comes round - What therefore shall we do with her. we are very much at a loss to say - and beg your bring very particular in your directions - What we may know how to act - Letters were received here yesterday from Hamburg up to the 4th April -/ but not a line from G. Smith & Co? / they say that everything was at a stand there and no business done - since the Danes had invaded the place - The Neutrality of Hamburg is now gone - This is very much against us - and no person here - will ship until they know what turn things are likely to take - perhaps you might get off the charter, by paying the ____ a small amount - which we should think in every point of view - for preferable? to lose a little - than  page 2 run the risk of a greater loss - which there is every profitability you will have to sustain - We this morning received a letter from E Caccington? of which, we here enclose you a copy- we write him by todays mail informing him of your being at Providence and to consult you on the subject that were were about making your house a shipment and if he thought proper to place the amt or partthereof, which he is indebted to your, in our hands, we would remit the same in produce by this opportunity - When When the Sugar arrive from the Havana - should do the best the best with them for the acct of your house - you will know best, what farther ships to take in this business - and infomr us accordingly-  With Esteem remain your, assured friends Smith & Ridgway Pick up in James Island near folly beach or shipping is turned on. Comes in a protector sleeve and backing board.

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Used (normal wear)

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Antique Letter