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Lot #66
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The former president’s patronage for a performance “

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The former president’s patronage for a performance “

ALS, two pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, October 5, 1877. Letter concerning a fundraising effort. In part: “Your favor…asking my patronage for an amateur dramatic performance to be given on the 26th inst. in aid of the Indian Famine Relief Fund is received. I would gladly aid the cause for which the performance is to be given in any way in my power, and if my name is worth anything in that direction you are welcome to it, but at the time mentioned—the 26th of Oct—I shall not be in England.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs And Artifacts
  • Dates: #469 - Ended February 10, 2016





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