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This collection is comprised of six letters by or to Oliver Pollock. Five provide insight into Pollock's role as commercial agent for the United States at Havana, Cuba, between 1783 and 1784. Pollock wrote the final letter while incarcerated in Havana, expressing hopes that the newly appointed governor would soon release him.

This collection is comprised of six letters by or to Oliver Pollock. Five provide insight into Pollock's role as commercial agent for the United States at Havana, Cuba, between September 4, 1783, and August 30, 1784. The letters regard the docking merchant vessels in the Havana Harbor; addressing grievances and the understanding of mercantile and marine law at port; and interacting with ship owners and other American operators in Havana about merchandise and other issues. Pollock wrote the final letter while incarcerated in Havana, expressing hope that the newly appointed governor would soon release him.