17th Century Private Ship Letter, Boston to Rotterdam, Holland. Entire dated "Boston 16th April 1696" and addressed to Rotterdam merchant, Endorsed "These P Mr. Henry Hill Q.D.G." (being Latin abbreviation for "whom God preserve")., Very Fine. Estimate  $750 - 1,000. The pelt and fur merchants Joseph Bridgham and John Borland write "This comes to you pr the Brigantoon Ffriendship, Henry Hill master: whom we have ordered to touch at the Scots firth & take the first opportunity of Convoy to Holland". $0 (Image)