signed
by JOSEPH DWIGHT
JOSEPH DWIGHT (1703-1765). In colonial Massachusetts, Dwight was a military general during the French and Indian War and the Chief Justice of the Berkshire County Court of Common Pleas. ALS. 1pg. 7 ½” x 12 ½”. September 10, 1752. Brookfield [Massachusetts]. An autograph letter signed “Joseph Dwight” to Lieutenant Dickinson of Hatfield. He wrote “As I had promised to Capt Keyes to answer his Debt to you I fully intended to have Settled the affair with you when I was last at Hatfield but little disappointment and another prevented, I have some money due in your county, If I can get it shall pay you soon but be that is it will, I’ll endeavor to settle it with you to your Satisfaction and pray you not to give ye Capt any Trouble about it. I am Sir your assured Friend & hble Servt Joseph Dwight”. The letter has the address on the verso. The letter has light soiling and margin chipping, but is in fine condition. (Inventory #: 4494)