Referencing Captain Mayo & the Brig Columbia
Boston, MA to Newburyport, MA
This stampless letter, sent from Joseph Tyler to Moses Brown (1742-1804), a privateer, is dated January 3, 1799 and discusses a conversation between Tyler and Captain Mayo on the brig Columbia about the condition of his crew at sea.
It is believed that the Captain referenced may be Obed Mayo, an experienced navigator.
Brown, nicknamed “Gentleman Brown”, was among Newburyport’s top two rum merchants. Brown was a landowner, shipbuilder, and shipping merchant in Newburyport for decades. He traded in molasses, rum, and sugar, among other things, and became very wealthy, with a fleet of ships, a bank, an insurance company, and more.
Mr. Moses Brown
A Merchant in Newbury Port, Boston
January 3rd, 1799
Sir - I would inform you that I spock [sic] with Captain Mayo in the brig Columba Latt. 33, 36 Long. 79-14 bound to Charleston in the Latt. 39-40 North, Longitude 66-20 West. Laurst Mainmast and one man by name of Mathy wat for he told me that thar [sic] were all well aboard and that he would be glad if you right him what you would have to.
S. Jim? Closeyou
Your humble servant - Joseph Tyler
Mr Philip Spadle of NC has sent one hundred barrels of turpentine and 99 barrels of (?) confined it to you I shall be in New’bry Port by the latter end of the week.
Condition of Letter
Letter measures approximately 12" x 8" inches and shows heavy discoloration / browning, staining. With some loss to page edges and folds (referenced in photos).
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Referencing Captain Mayo & the Brig Columbia
Boston, MA to Newburyport, MA
This stampless letter, sent from Joseph Tyler to Moses Brown (1742-1804), a privateer, is dated January 3, 1799 and discusses a conversation between Tyler and Captain Mayo on the brig Columbia about the condition of his crew at sea.
It is believed that the Captain referenced may be Obed Mayo, an experienced navigator.
Brown, nicknamed “Gentleman Brown”, was among Newburyport’s top two rum merchants. Brown was a landowner, shipbuilder, and shipping merchant in Newburyport for decades. He traded in molasses, rum, and sugar, among other things, and became very wealthy, with a fleet of ships, a bank, an insurance company, and more.
Mr. Moses Brown
A Merchant in Newbury Port, Boston
January 3rd, 1799
Sir - I would inform you that I spock [sic] with Captain Mayo in the brig Columba Latt. 33, 36 Long. 79-14 bound to Charleston in the Latt. 39-40 North, Longitude 66-20 West. Laurst Mainmast and one man by name of Mathy wat for he told me that thar [sic] were all well aboard and that he would be glad if you right him what you would have to.
S. Jim? Closeyou
Your humble servant - Joseph Tyler
Mr Philip Spadle of NC has sent one hundred barrels of turpentine and 99 barrels of (?) confined it to you I shall be in New’bry Port by the latter end of the week.
Condition of Letter
Letter measures approximately 12" x 8" inches and shows heavy discoloration / browning, staining. With some loss to page edges and folds (referenced in photos).
Please make payment within 5 days after close of the auction. We will escalate cases with eBay if bidders do not submit payment within the 5 day period following the auction's close.
If, for whatever reason you are unable to pay within this time, we will be happy to work with you if you notify us upon the auction's close.
USA/CANADA - All items are sent USPS First Class unless otherwise stated in the auction listing. On dispatch you will be issued with a tracking number. Higher value items (over $50) will always be fully insured at no extra cost to you.
WORLDWIDE - All items are sent USPS First Class and trackable (please note that costs for postage will vary depending on your country.) Higher value items will always be fully insured and trackable at no extra cost to you. We pack all shipments with great care so that all items arrive as they left us. We also combine items so if you win more than one auction, the cost of postage will be greatly lower.
Please note that we always collate and describe the items we sell to the very best of our ability. If you have questions regarding an item please get in contact so we can help you further before the auction's close.
If for whatever reason an item you have received does not match our listing we will always issue you a hassle-free full refund on return of the item which will also include any postage costs you have incurred.
It is our goal to work with you to ensure that you are fully satisfied with your purchase.
If you have questions regarding this item or would like to get in touch with us, please send us a message through eBay or you may contact us through our website, Regency Antique Books.