Baltimore lawyer (1779-1843) who was inspired to write the ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ after he witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry by the British in 1814. ALS signed “F. S. Key,” one page, 10.5 x 5, February 10, 1828. Letter to Franklin Bache in Philadelphia, in full: "The enclosed is a copy of those deposition I was directed to send you." In very good condition, with old tape repairs on the reverse to tears and fold separations. From the collection of Dr. Lawrence E. Miller.
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