1790's ? Attributed to Samuel Ward Jr.—Revolutionary War Officer—Autograph Business Note Signed, Undated
An undated handwritten business note attributed to Samuel Ward Jr. (1756–1832), Rhode Island Revolutionary War officer and later merchant, signed boldly “S Ward.”
Writing to a recipient whose surname appears to be Arundel, Ward refers to Mr. Smith’s answer, a memorandum concerning goods, and arrangements involving “Jack.” He asks that correspondence be directed to him at Newport should anything arise requiring his attendance:
“write me at Newport if any thing occurs that makes my attendance necessary.”
Ward attained the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Continental Army and subsequently pursued a mercantile career. He also served as a delegate to the Annapolis Convention of 1786.
The reverse retains manuscript docketing identifying “Samuel Ward,” with the notation “no date / Say August,” together with a penciled reference to his Revolutionary War service. The note itself bears no date; the suggested month comes only from the docketing.
Condition: One sheet, written on one side with address and docketing on the reverse. Visible laid-paper structure, intersecting folds, scattered foxing and pronounced brown staining, with minor edge wear. The writing remains readily legible, and the signature is dark and clear.
A personal business communication linking a Revolutionary officer with the commercial life of early America. Attribution is based on the signature and accompanying docketing and remains subject to confirmation.
An undated handwritten business note attributed to Samuel Ward Jr. (1756–1832), Rhode Island Revolutionary War officer and later merchant, signed boldly “S Ward.”
Writing to a recipient whose surname appears to be Arundel, Ward refers to Mr. Smith’s answer, a memorandum concerning goods, and arrangements involving “Jack.” He asks that correspondence be directed to him at Newport should anything arise requiring his attendance:
“write me at Newport if any thing occurs that makes my attendance necessary.”
Ward attained the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Continental Army and subsequently pursued a mercantile career. He also served as a delegate to the Annapolis Convention of 1786.
The reverse retains manuscript docketing identifying “Samuel Ward,” with the notation “no date / Say August,” together with a penciled reference to his Revolutionary War service. The note itself bears no date; the suggested month comes only from the docketing.
Condition: One sheet, written on one side with address and docketing on the reverse. Visible laid-paper structure, intersecting folds, scattered foxing and pronounced brown staining, with minor edge wear. The writing remains readily legible, and the signature is dark and clear.
A personal business communication linking a Revolutionary officer with the commercial life of early America. Attribution is based on the signature and accompanying docketing and remains subject to confirmation.
