2022-07 Raynors HCA Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/16/2022
WILLIAM H. MARRIOTT (1790-1851) Maryland State Senator, House Speaker, 1822-1824, Senate President, 1827-1830 Three page Autograph LetterS igned with integral Free Frank address leaf “Free” on political matters. In part: “Annapolis Dec 1827, Fourteen members of the Senate appeared in the Senate chamber on Monday last, & have taken the oaths prescribed by the Constitution…Col. Lloyd was unanimously chosen President of the Senate & I am much gratified that he was prevailed on by his friends to accept the station. Mr. Spring who was chosen by the Cabal has declined accepting…It gives me great pleasure to say that you are strong and I do not believe that an opposition will be attempted. Your friends will be on the alert & notice every movement. Do you think the Bankrupt Law will pop?…I flatter myself that I could produce to the president who I suppose will possess the power of appointment the recommendation of the Judge of the Court of Appeals & my professional Brethren who practices in the Courts of Appeals & Chancery…Gen. Wm. Marriott.” Light fold separation, small wax seal tear, mostly Fine.
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