Lot 338
(17th Century Colonial Plymouth - James Leonard's Ironworks). "John Baker" ALS to James Leonard, who came to America in 1652 and established the first ironworks in the U.S. and developed a close relationship with Indian King Phillip (of King Phillip's War), 1p, 7¾" x 6", Dorchester, December 1694. Fine; light toning. Baker requests (we use modern English) that Captain Leonard "…would pay to… James Whitte of Dorchester… that proportion that is due to me for my part in the Iron works & his writ shall be your discharge…I think that there is three years…due to me John Baker who am the right owner being bequeathed to me by Richard Baker my grandfather …." Numerous calculations on the address leaf and inside pages. John Baker was a blacksmith, admitted to Artillery Co. in 1644. An excellent 17th century letter.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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