[James Kippen [COFFEE]] Autograph Letter Signed to John Knox, Writer of the Signet, Glasgow.

Published by Greenock 6 August, 1817

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Seller: Richard M. Ford Ltd, London, United KingdomRichard M. Ford Ltd

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Three pages, 4to, fold marks, some marking, text clear and complete. In response to Knox's letter he has been looking out for "a Bag of good Demerara Coffee for you, and have at last succeeded." His brother-in-law who was "purchasing a few Bags for his Friends" selected a bag for him. "I have forwarded it to you by the Trusty Steamboat, with Excise Permit - it is addressed to you at Glassford Street - the Import Mark & Number are P[with tail] No. 731 it weighs gross [cwt]1-1-26 but there is an allowance for the Cloth of the Bag & Waste of 5lbs so that the Duties are charged on [cwt]1-1-21 - As I was very particular in ordering this Coffee I have no doubt it will give you & Mr Ewing satisfaction. A Cask containing Three dos and says that the cask is returnable. He expects the precise cost of the coffee shortly. He mentions his firm "Kippen and Lindsay" [the only reference to this company is in the Boswell Papers at Yale] and that he would be in Glasgow soon. He adds a note "I expect the Price of the Coffee will be moderate, as it is bought from the Importers/ J.K." Another note is added in pencil, prob. in another hand, saying that "The coffee is on board of the Industry which is at present delivering the goods and the coffee will be taken to the Store House in Jamaica Street and friom thence to Mr Knox. A few sums are also scrawled at the end.…

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Title
[James Kippen [COFFEE]] Autograph Letter Signed to John Knox, Writer of the Signet, Glasgow.
Author
James Kippen [COFFEE]
Publisher
Greenock 6 August
Publication year
1817
Binding
Hardcover

Richard M. Ford Ltd

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