2022-07 Raynors HCA Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/15/2022
Autograph Letter Signed, “Th. Mussey.” One page, 7 3/4” x 10”. New London. October 29, 1837. Addressed on integral leaf to J.W. Crawford Esqr. Union Ct.” With circular “New London Ct” postal cancellation. The letter reads, in part: “ Being fully satisfied that a number of letters enclosing the printed Notices for an Abolition Meeting in the Custom-House hall have been forwarded to Washington, as I understand both to the President & Secretary of the Treasury, & also from both parties here, I feel bound as a friend to appraise you of the fact I think it not improbable that an attempt will be made to remove you … The Abolitionists posted notices for a meeting on Friday evening, but Ames refused to let him have the Hall without your written permission which would have been an excellent document to have sent to Washington with the notices … ” Paper loss from wax seal on address leaf. Minor dampstaining. Else Very Good.
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