Letter from Caleb Bull to Aaron Lopez Regarding Trade and Continental Currency, October 1, 1781

This archival object consists of a single-page letter, dated October 1, 1781, written by Caleb Bull of Hartford, Connecticut, to Aaron Lopez. The letter focuses on commercial matters, specifically discussing payments and the exchange rate of Continental Currency. Bull details his transactions on Lopez's behalf and mentions his own independent trading activities. The letter is part of a collection (14 letters total) spanning June 21, 1779, to October 1, 1781, detailing trade between Bull and Lopez (or Joseph Lopez). The letters discuss business dealings, the currency crisis, and the complexities of commerce during the American Revolution. The collection includes physical wear and tear such as staining, edge wear, toning, creasing, and water damage resulting in some illegibility. The collection also includes background information on the Continental currency crisis and Aaron Lopez's commercial endeavors.

Associated People/Businesses

• Lopez, Aaron

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
• Commerce

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 15, Folder 3