Letter of Introduction for Captain Josiah Roberts
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Letter of Introduction for Captain Josiah Roberts
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.
year created
1795
month created
11
day created
10
author
sent from location
Boston
recipient
sent to location
Deadham
in collection
notable person/group
Fisher Ames
Henry Prentiss
Josiah Roberts
notable location
Deadham
Boston
document number
1795111090001
page start
1
number of pages
2
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | XJX20 (2 pages) | Collection: Subject File of the Naval Records Collection | NN |
| [view document] (2 pages) | XJX20a (2 pages) | Collection: Subject File of the Naval Records Collection | NN |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Prentiss | Boston | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Fisher Ames | Deadham | [n/a] |