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Lot #168
Samuel F. B. Morse Autograph Letter Signed

"My diamonds from the Sultan have arrived"

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"My diamonds from the Sultan have arrived"

ALS signed “Sam'l F. B. Morse,” one page, 8 x 10, December 26, 1848. Handwritten letter to Thomas R. Walker, in part: "We are all here at present, I mean by we, Self & wife, Charles & wife, Sidney, & wife and children, all at 97 Chambers St. I came down on business connected with a trial at Washington on the 27th of Jan'y and, I shall proceed tither with Sarah…Charles I think will do well, with his Uncle Sidney, whose prudence, and business tact will be of the greatest service to him. Everything goes on harmoniously. We had a Christmas meeting at my brother Richard's yesterday, and a 'right merrie tyme' we had of it; we were all there. Remember me kindly to all cousins & relatives at your house, and in your neighborhood; tell cousin Sarah Anne, that my diamonds from the Sultan have arrived, I shall get them from the custom house in a day or two." In fine condition.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autograph and Artifacts
  • Dates: #616 - Ended September 15, 2021





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