English-born American journalist and publisher of Rivington's Gazette (1724-1802) who famously served as a spy for General Washington. Scarce ALS signed “Jas. Rivington,” one page, 8.25 x 11.75, January 24, [1793 annotated on the reverse]. In part: "I have sent you several articles of late published…trusting that you have not already in yr Library I have not ventured to forward if all these prove not agreeable they may be returned…When Mr. Halstead sent the stock of steers, heifers & cows last summer I stood very much in need of his assistance to identify about three head of them…I beg the favor of you to ask Mr. Halstead when he comes to N. York if he will be kind enough to allott some time to me." In very good condition, with chipping and loss along edges, and repairs to splits along fragile intersecting folds.
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