Handwritten 1886 Letter from Tampa to Ferris & Smith in Jacksonville, FL signed
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Handwritten 1886 Letter from Tampa to Ferris & Smith in Jacksonville, FL signed. This is an original handwritten letter dated November 17th, 1886, from Ferguson & Stack in Tampa, Florida, to Ferris & Smith in Jacksonville. Ferris & Smith. Tampa Nov 17th 86. Butter & milk received. We combine shipping when buying multiple items.Handwritten 1886 Letter from Tampa to Ferris & Smith in Jacksonville, FL signed 2 pages Approximately 5" by 7.75" This is an original handwritten letter dated November 17th, 1886, from Ferguson & Stack in Tampa, Florida, to Ferris & Smith in Jacksonville. The letter discusses receiving butter and milk and places an order for California grapes, pears, apples, and other fruits to accompany the shipment of pans. The letter is a fascinating snapshot of 19th-century commerce and agricultural trade in Florida, with beautiful penmanship and clear references to historical produce and shipping practices. This unique document is perfect for collectors of antique letters, postal history, or Florida ephemera. Tampa Nov 17th 86 Ferris & Smith Jacksonville Fla Gents Butter & milk received. I may be able to work butter up. If I can get it started I expect I will do very well. I would like to have some fruit, such as California grapes and pears if you can put them just on the last load of pans. Also I would like to have some apples if there are any left on hand. Send on in a few days for top full. If you let the Catawba grapes ship me some with the other fruit. Resp’t Ferguson & Stack
