1820 Brattleboro VT Letter to Abijah Catlin - Feather Transaction
This collectible original document is an 1820 letter from Brattleboro, Vermont, addressed to Abijah Catlin and referencing a feather transaction and payment. It is offered in Original Document condition; check the listing for details on any wear, legibility, or preservation characteristics. Free Shipping is included, and the item will be packaged for safe delivery. If you need specifics such as dimensions, handwriting details, postal marks, or full transcription, check the listing for details.
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| Start time | 2025-08-18T07:00:00.000Z |
| Country of Origin | United States |
📜 1820 Brattleboro VT Letter to Abijah Catlin on Feather Transaction & Payment DisputeApproximately 7.75" by 12" Original handwritten letter dated November 13, 1820, from Brattleboro, Vermont, addressed to Mr. Abijah Catlin of Harwinton, Connecticut. The sender, Isaac Thompson, discusses difficulties settling a financial matter involving feathers delivered to a man named Hooker. He urges Catlin to either resolve the payment or forward necessary account details to facilitate settlement. This letter offers insight into early 19th-century trade practices and interpersonal business dealings. Features the original postal markings, red wax seal remnants, and elegant penmanship. A compelling piece of early American ephemera with ties to Vermont and Connecticut commerce.
