William Jarvis and Co. letter

Mss 807573.1.1

Collection

Identifier: Mss 807573.1.1

Description

Three-page letter from William Jarvis and Co. in Lisbon to Nicholas Gilman in Washington, regarding business. The British convoy sailed Oct. 17. Enclosing a translation of the edict shutting out British ships. The regiments are ordered to the sea coast. Preparations for the court's going to the Brazils.

Dates

1807-10-23

Creator

William Jarvis and Company (Author, Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Unrestricted

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright on this material has not been evaluated. You are free to use this material in any way that is permitted by copyright that applies to your use.

Extent

.01 linear ft. (1 envelope)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

In English.

General

Joao VI, King of Portugal, Captain Winslow Bradford of the "Dolphin," John Gardiner Jr. and Co. of Phildaelphis, Cornelius Coolidge and Co., John Franklin of New York, Portugal, US Foreign Relations, Great Britain, Peninsular War (1807-1814)