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Lot #629
Richard Henry Dana, Jr

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American lawyer and politician (1815-1882) best known as the author of the best-selling 1840 nautical memoir Two Years Before the Mast. ALS signed “Rich. H. Dana, Jr.,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, March 20, 1861. Letter to a gentleman, in part: "I have just seen the printed bill. Section 4 is entirely different from that which I drew, & alters the principle & theory of the whole act." In fine condition, with light intersecting folds.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: March Auction
  • Dates: #523 - Ended March 07, 2018





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