Letter of Introduction for Captain Josiah Roberts
Document 1795Prentiss introduces the bearer, Captain Josiah Roberts, as a gentleman of respectability in his professional line. Roberts is as capable as any man in the United States and will makes his business known to Ames. Prentiss asks Ames to provide his influence and attention to this business.
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[The Hon.ble Fisher Ames Esqr]
[f. Ames —
ac: 9 Miles:
Henry Prentifs
Boston. Nov 18: 1796.]
[p Capt 9 Roberts] [Deadham]
Capt Josiah 9 Roberts the bearer of this is my very particular friend, I wish to introduce him to you as a Gentleman of Respectability in his Pro'fional line, he will make known his business to you, I wish your influence in the business, knowing him in every respect to be as capable as any Man in the United States — your influence & attention to this business will much oblige Sir Your Hbl: Sevt —
Henry Prentifs
Boston Nov. 10.th 1795
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Prentiss introduces the bearer, Captain Josiah Roberts, as a gentleman of respectability in his professional line. Roberts is as capable as any man in the United States and will makes his business known to Ames. Prentiss asks Ames to provide his influence and attention to this business.
Date
11/10/1795
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Boston
Document number
1795111090001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Fisher Ames
Henry Prentiss
Josiah Roberts
Notable locations
Deadham
Boston