Well-detailed multi-page letter written from New York in January 1864 discussing Northern investment in Sea Islands cotton lands following Union occupation. The writer outlines opportunities to purchase tracts on Port Royal and neighboring islands, noting parcel sizes, pricing trends, and anticipated increases in land value. Considerable attention is given to projected cotton yields, labor requirements, and the economic transition from enslaved to paid Black labor, reflecting contemporary Northern speculation in formerly Confederate territories. The letter includes numerical calculations of expected profits, acreage, and labor costs, offering a rare firsthand perspective on wartime investment thinking and the early reconstruction-era economy. Such content illustrates the intersection of military occupation, freedmen labor systems, and speculative capitalism during the later stages of the war. Pickup & Shipping: Free pickup in Gardnerville, NV. FedEx Ground/Home Delivery within the continental U.S.: $30 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined shipping available.

Fold lines present throughout as expected, with moderate staining, toning, and scattered areas of discoloration. Some edge wear and minor losses visible, but text remains legible and structurally intact.