SMITH, William F. (1824 - 1903)

Autographed Letter Signed to a Civil War historian

1892.

2 pages (front and back), 7 x 4.5 inches, no place, June 19, 1892. Written by the Union Major-General to Civil War historian William Ropes, in part: "Mrs. Smith has rented a cottage at York Harbor from a son of Captain...who is much of the time in an asylum. She has just heard from one of the frequenters of the Harbor that he (the son) is sometimes at liberty and is looked upon as the horror of the town...Can I aid you this summer in overhauling the Record for any part of your book on the history of the war? I shall have much time..." Crease expertly repaired; very good condition.

Binding: Unbound
Language: English

Price: $100.00

Item #151137

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I usually receive my packages as soon as delivered. However, this one had quite a night outside in a snow storm. Thanks to the extra care in packaging and double layer of wrapping cardboard and plastic bag, the book survived in pristine condition.... It sat in a three foot snow drift pounded by snow plows, in minus 25Temps overnight and was discovered this afternoon, the top of the package peeking out of the drift. If not for the attention to packaging and packing materials, this book would have been destroyed. Please let the people who package our treasures know that they make a difference. Whether in person or mail order, you folks rock. Best wishes from the (damned) frozen Adirondacks...

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Just a quick thank you note. The Great Upheaval was tenderly packed. I can tell you love your profession as much as I love books. I'm reading it right now and enjoying the quiet of a new snow in New Mexico. Thanks, again!

Jim K.