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One page, 7 7/8 x 9 ¾, Washington, November 10, ALS, from PETER SWART, who was a member of the United States Congress from 1807 to 1809. Swart writes to JACOB BLECKER of Albany regarding his wheat and an attempt to repeal the Embargo Law.
“Yours of the 4th instant I have duly rec’d. It appears that my wheat remains yet on hold. You made mention that it might be best to send it to New York. I shall leave it entirely to your judgment should you be of opinion that it will be best to send it to New York. I have not the least objection to send soon as possible. I have nothing new to acquaint of. I have no doubt but you get in the Papers all that we know. Mr. Chittenden from Vermont has this day brought forward a Resolution to Repeal the Embargo Law which is not under debate. What the final result will be, I am not able to say
“With due respect I am sir
“Your Obed. Servt
“Peter Swart”
Integral address leaf with Swart’s Free Frank.
Swart held a number of offices including in the New York State Senate, the New York Assembly and as sheriff of Schoharie County.
CHITTENDEN was likely Martin Chittenden, who was elected as a Federalist to Congress and served from March 1803 to March 1813. Chittenden held numerous public offices including as governor of Vermont in 1814 and 1815.
The Embargo Act of 1807, passed by Congress and signed into law by President Thomas Jefferson, prohibited all American ships from trading in foreign ports. This was in response to British and French interference with American trade during the Napoleonic Wars. The embargo attempted to force both nations to respect American neutrality by damaging their economies. The Embargo Act was a bad idea because it severely hurt the American economy and failed to achieve its intended goal. The Embargo Act was repealed on March 1, 1809, three days before Jefferson left office.
Folds. Light toning. Seal tear doesn’t affect the text.
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