1869 New York Letter A.B. Lewis to P.W. Dudley Tea Trade Wholesale Pricing
Approximately 9.75" by 7.75"
Original handwritten business letter dated March 25, 1869, written in New York by A.B. Lewis to P.W. Dudley, discussing the wholesale pricing, quality, and market preferences for tea.
The letter references:
Evaluation of a sample chest of Solent Oolong tea
Price comparisons at 25¢ and 50¢ per lb
Customer buying behavior and preferences
Commentary on tea strength, flavor, and cup quality
Recommendation to retail at 25¢ per lb
Signed at bottom: A.B. Lewis, 102 Hall St.
Reverse shows docketing: “A.B. Lewis, NY, March 25, 1869.”
A strong example of 19th-century American commercial correspondence tied to the tea trade, import commerce, and wholesale/retail pricing practices.
Details:
Date: March 25, 1869
Location: New York
Format: Single sheet, handwritten in ink
Condition: Good antique condition with age toning, light staining, and expected wear; writing clear and legible
Excellent piece for collectors of antique letters, trade history, food & beverage ephemera, tea history, or 19th-century business correspondence.
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