Eli Whitney Magnificent ALS

WHITNEY, ELI. Autograph Letter Signed, "E. Whitney", 2 pp. with integral address leaf, January 5, 1813, New Haven, 7.25" x 8.5”. Expected mailing folds, minor folds, else Fine.

Whitney writes to General Decius Wadsworth, in full, “Capt Roswell Lee of whom I spoke to you when I saw you last is still desirous of obtaining a Commission in the Army of the U States. I observe there is a proposition before Congress to increase the army, if the measure is adopted it will make an opening for a large number of appointments - Will you be so good as to write to me and inform me whether there is any probability of Capt Lee's obtaining a place either in your Department or in the Army, which would be equal in rank & emoluments to those of a Major or Captain - if it should be tho’t adviseable he will come on to Washington and make application in person - his recommendations will be full and unexceptionable ---

Be so good as to write me your opinion relative to the continuance of the war - Who is to be the successor of Doct Eustis? Is there to be a new Secy of the Navy? - I am stimulated to these enquiries both by curiosity & interest. Tell me how you are getting on in your Department - I shall be much gratified to hear from you often & am with great regard your friend”

Autograph letters signed by Eli Whitney are extremely rare. This one is of the War of 1812 period and has military ordinance content from a time when Whitney was contracted to supply muskets to the United States Army. Whitney’s signature is boldly written in vivid deep brown, measuring over 1.75" long with his lovely flourish below. An important autograph with choice content worthy of the very finest collection.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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