1867 Handwritten Business Letter New York Commission Merchants Cotton Trade For Sale

Original 1867 Handwritten Letter from New York Commission Merchants – Collins, Atwater & Whiten

Up for sale is a genuine piece of 19th-century American business history! This pair includes:

A full handwritten business letter dated New York, April 8th, 1867 on official Collins, Atwater & Whiten Commission Merchants letterhead (42 & 44 Murray Street).

Addressed to Mr. B. Lockwood Esq.

Discusses cotton shipment issues: bales "not shipped and laid back by the buyer," quality notes, and a Mr. Bolling traveling to Providence. Signed by a firm representative.

Accompanied by the original folded wrapper with the company name and date.

Perfect for collectors of:

Civil War / Reconstruction Era ephemera

New York merchant & trade history

Cotton industry documents

Antique handwritten letters & autographs

Condition:

159 years old – shows expected age, folds, and light toning/stains (see photos).

Ink remains dark and legible.

No tears or major damage. Great display piece!

This is a rare surviving example of everyday post-Civil War commercial correspondence. Great addition to any historical collection or for framing!