ALS signed “P. T. Barnum,” one page both sides, 5 x 8, blindstamped Galt House letterhead, February 3, 1870. Letter to "Mr. Grinnell," in part: "I enclose a letter from Congressman Kellogg according to my agreement with you. You know how much I wanted to have my son in law D. W. Thompson promoted to Weigher and that you promised he should at least be re-instated to Inspector during the month of January. My wife writes me that he is much disheartened to be so long unemployed. I stop at Washington next week & could bring you letters from half the U.S. Senators, but as Senator Ferry has already asked it as a personal favor & Senator Fenton has asked it & far above all, as you have promised it, no further steps can be necessary on my part. I shall be home next week and for heaven's sake don't let me appear before you any longer in the character of a merchant, but let me come as your grateful & much obliged friend." In a postscript initialed "P.T.B.," he provides David W. Thompson's address along with a further testimonial to his abilities. The integral leaf, now detached, bears an affixed PSA/DNA label. In fine condition, with slightly irregular light toning.
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