Lot 1049
Astor, John Jacob, American merchant and fur trader; the first multi-millionaire in America.
Autograph Letter Signed, 7½" x 12½", Schenectady, N.Y., August 26, 1797; to attorney John Henry in Albany, business contents including a lawsuit for money owed him by a Wm. Sickel, clear "SCHEN*AUG*28" straightline postmark on integral address leaf; separations at folds, otherwise Fine and scarce. Estimate $1,000 - 1,500
Provenance: Risvold
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Realized $500 |