Auction #23

Canton, 1838 (Jan. 22), folded letter from Canton, China, to London, England, datelined "Canton Jany 22 1838" from J. Archer to William Wetmore in London, endorsed per "L. McNaughter" at bottom left; entered mails with "Deal/Ship Letter" framed handstamp and manuscript "1/4" due rating; red London 6.8 arrival backstamp, Very Fine.
Estimate HK$ 10,000 - 12,000

A fabulous early letter with interesting business content regarding the "opium trade": "…possibly give him the teas taken in Lintin for the opium and get him to take an advance on them from Jardine or Dent…. I hope that you have not bought a chest of Turkey at any price…."
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