Letter from Caleb Bull to Aaron or Joseph Lopez, February 12, 1781

A one-page letter written by Caleb Bull of Hartford, Connecticut, to Aaron or Joseph Lopez on February 12, 1781. The letter discusses a lawsuit against County Courts by Elsworth and includes details about a financial transaction involving 9,000 Continental dollars. Bull also inquires about the availability of ostrich plumes and acceptable forms of payment, highlighting the instability of Continental currency during the American Revolution. This letter is part of a collection of fourteen letters (dated 6/21/1779 to 10/1/1781) concerning trade between Bull and Lopez, which included goods like rum, ostrich plumes, flour, and fish. The letters show the impact of the Currency Crisis of 1779 on business transactions. The physical condition of the letter is noted as stained, edge-worn, toned, creased, and with portions illegible due to water damage.

Associated People/Businesses

• Lopez, Aaron or Lopez, Joseph

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
• International trade

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 15, Folder 3