Scarce Autograph Letter Signed of Signer James Wilson, Likely Relating to the Bank of North America
For three years after he signed the Declaration of Independence, Wilson engaged in the private practice of law. In 1779 he accepted the role of Advocate General for France in the United States. He held this post until 1783, after which he would again practice privately.
Autograph Letter Signed, Philadelphia, August 26,...
For three years after he signed the Declaration of Independence, Wilson engaged in the private practice of law. In 1779 he accepted the role of Advocate General for France in the United States. He held this post until 1783, after which he would again practice privately.
Autograph Letter Signed, Philadelphia, August 26, 1784, to merchant Col. Francis Gurney, who led the 11th Pennsylvania Regiment in the Revolutionary War and also contributed funds to the cause. In 1784 he was Warden of The Port of Philadelphia. “The matter I mentioned to you is now adjusted. I hope you will be good to sign the enclosed note. I send you the Resolution of the Director to satisfy you as to the footing on which this business stands. This you will please to send back.” ALSs of Wilson are uncommon, this being just the second we have had in a decade.
Both Gurney and Wilson were shareholders in the Bank of North America, the nation’s first central bank. Considering that Gurney was a merchant signing a note, and Wilson sent a resolution of a corporate director, we would suggest that the matter related to that bank and concerned a loan Gurney sought and Wilson expedited. We obtained this letter directly from the Gurney descendants.
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