Lot #60

Benjamin Harrison Typed Letter Signed: "The Benjamin Harrison to whom you refer was the nephew of my grandfather, President William Henry Harrison"

Description

"The Benjamin Harrison to whom you refer was the nephew of my grandfather, President William Henry Harrison, and I think was the proprietor of the family estate at Berkeley, on the James River"

TLS signed "Benj. Harrison," one page, 8 x 10.5, personal letterhead, March 24, 1898. Letter to a gentleman in Bangor, Maine, regarding his genealogy. In full: "I have your letter of the 19th. The Benjamin Harrison to whom you refer was the nephew of my grandfather, President William Henry Harrison, and I think was the proprietor of the family estate at Berkeley, on the James River. I have a number of letters written by my grandfather to him. I cannot give you the name of the father of this Benjamin Harrison just now, nor can I give you any sketch of him." Affixed to a slightly larger card and in very good to fine condition, with light wrinkling from mounting, and the recipient's name blacked out.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts Featuring Art, Literature, Books, and Animation
• Dates: #723 - Ended 08/13/2025

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