Five items signed by notable 19th-century American politicians:
Henry Clay - LS
LS signed “H. Clay,” one page, 8 x 10, May 22, 1840. Letter to W. W. Wonley, written from the Senate Chamber to introduce the journalist and traveler James Silk Buckingham. In full: "Mr. J. S. Buckingham, so well known by his travels, and by his interesting discourses on the Holy Land and other countries which he has visited, being about to visit your place, I take pleasure in introducing him to your acquaintance and recommending him to your friendly attention as a gentleman whom I have the satisfaction of knowing, and one of whose public lectures I attended with instruction and delight." In fine condition, with old mounting remnants along the edge of the integral address leaf.
Hannibal Hamlin - ALS
ALS signed “H. Hamlin,” one page, 6.25 x 4.5, December 31, 1857. Letter to a gentleman, in part: "Can you give me the information desired in the accompanying letter? If so you will oblige me." In fine condition.
Hannibal Hamlin - ALS
ALS signed “H. Hamlin,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, United States Senate Chamber letterhead, March 5, 1872. Letter to "Hon. N. Webb, Portland, ME," concerning "the case of Pension Agent at Portland," in part: "It would give me pleasure to gratify both you, and Mr. Blanchard, for I appreciate the worth and character of Mr. B….Yet there are complications in the matter which impel me to say, that I must reserve my action, and determine my course when the delegation shall act on the matter." In fine condition.
Hannibal Hamlin - Free Frank
Free-franked mailing envelope, addressed by Hamlin to "Edward Partridge, Prospect, Me," and franked in the upper right, "Free, H. Hamlin." In fine condition.
Richard Mentor Johnson - ALS
ALS signed “Rd: M: Johnson,” one page, 8 x 9.75, January 30, 1831. Letter to Colonel Leslie Combs, in part: "I am very much obliged to you for your communication & enclosures upon the Rail Road from Washington to Baltimore. It is a subject of deep interest & shall have my particular attention. I recollect with extreme pleasure the friendship & acquaintance with Mrs. Catherine Finley first Miss Catherine Allen. When I knew her, she was amiable, sensible & in every respect interesting, & I should be extremely happy to see her." In fine condition, with a contemporary ink notation to the body of the text.
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