Historic 1917 Handwritten Letter from Havana to New York - Smith Ball & Co. #161224 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white illustration depicts a historically significant handwritten letter dated August 10, 1917, sent from Havana, Cuba, to New York, U.S.A., concerning sugar trade logistics and pricing between Cuban suppliers and the American firm Smith Ball & Co. The document reflects early 20th-century commercial correspondence, with cursive Spanish script and formal business tone, including references to “Término Ord.” and “precio más ventajoso posible.” The stylized rendering emphasizes authenticity while preserving legibility of key details.

Used on history, archival, or trade museum websites; educational pages about Caribbean-U.S. commerce; or digital collections of primary sources. Matches user intent for researching historical documents, sugar industry history, or early 20th-century international trade.