Description: 18th Century Request for the Governorship of the Leeward Islands[West Indies] Autograph Letter Signed Expressing His Interest in an Appointment as Governor of the Leeward Islands Author: Woodley, William Title: [West Indies] Autograph Letter Signed Expressing His Interest in an Appointment as Governor of the Leeward Islands Publication: [England]: December 21, 1787 Description: A 1-1/2 page manuscript letter from a former governor of the Leeward Islands expressing interest in succeeding Thomas Shirley in the position. The Leeward Islands include Antigua, St. Kitts, the Virgin Islands, and other British colonies. The writer had been governor from 1766 to 1771, governor of Antigua for twenty years, and in 1791, when Shirley resigned, he retook the post for about a year and a half, until he died in 1793.It is not clear to whom the letter is written. It is addressed "My Lord" and concludes with the notation "Stratford Place, Dec'r 21st, 1787." This may refer to the address of the recipient; in that case, it is addressed to Edward Stratford, 2nd Earl of Aldborough.The letter is written on a single sheet folded to make four pages measuring 7-1/2 by 10 inches. One page is blank; another is docketed. It is printed in Vere Langford Oliver's Caribbeana, vol. V, p. 201.PROVENANCE: Jay Kislak. Very good with old folds. Seller ID: 364046 Subject: Caribbean, Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales), TRAVEL & EXPLORATION Downtown Brown Books has been selling on eBay since 1998. We are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), and the Cascade Booksellers Association (CBA), and we adhere to their codes of ethics. Condition grading is done in compliance with IOBA's published standards. Terms All orders ship within one business day. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 500 USD
Location: Portland, Oregon
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Author: Woodley, William
Publisher: Unknown
Year Printed: 1787
Special Attributes: Signed
Language: English
