Lopez Junior to Lopez. February 21, 1782
Item
Holding institution
Collection
Aaron Lopez papers (P-11)
Location
Box 14, folder 37, doc. 2
Title
Lopez Junior to Lopez. February 21, 1782
Document Type
Date
1782-02-21
Creator or Sender
David Lopez Junior
Location (creator or sender)
Boston, Massachusetts (USA)
Recipient
Aaron Lopez
Location (recipient)
Leicester, Massachusetts (USA)
Language
eng
Synopsis
David tells Aaron Lopez that he had engaged in a journey to Newburryport “on a speculation” related to molasses and is now ready to set out. As he will not be able to please Lopez’s orders, he left written directions with Josy and requested Mr Hastings to pay a little attention to see that he attends properly to the articles ordered for the return. However, David fears that he will not accomplish but a small part. Molasses are scarce and rising. Sugar bakers only expect to open their doors next week. Loaf sugar has been out for some time and it is not possible to get it for a good price. There is no mackarell at market. New England rum's prices are rising fast. David promises that he will deal with the contract with the owners of the Queen of Spain before departing. Prices of commodities: molasses, New England rum, salt rock, Cadiz (?) and Lisbon salt. David tells that all these articles are on the rise. He does not know of any vessels for Europe.
Existence and location of copies
American Jewish Archives, Aaron Lopez Papers (MS-231), box 1, folder 9 (Typescript copy)
Existence and location of originals
Newport Historical Society, vol. 19, no. 23