1810. 1.5 x 5 inches, clipping mounted on green paper, no place, no date, circa 1810. This is the lower portion of an autographed letter by Binns and includes the sentiments: "I am...yr. ebdt, servt." Very good condition. Philadelphia printer and Democratic leader of the "Quadroons," who in 1818 published the first faithful reproduction of the Declaration of Independence; Binns was mentioned many times by Dr. Benjamin Rush in his letters to John Adams. More
Monticello, VA: 1813. Outstanding and historically important letter, 1 page, 5.5 x 7.75 inches, Monticello, Virginia, November 9, 1813. Written to William Gibson, friend and business colleague of Charles Carroll of Carrollton, expressing his concern about staying at Monticello and the difficulties that will be incurred when attempting to ship produce from the plantation through the British blockade, in full: "I must ask the favor of you to send me by return of post a hundred dollars in bills from... More
Taunton: 1766. 1 page, 1.5 x 7 inches, Taunton, July 12, 1766. Rare promissory note with full signature within the text, written by the member of the Continental Congress, signer of the Declaration of Independence, and first Attorney General of Massachusetts. This document promises to repay Paine the "three pounds, seventeen shillings & eight pence" which he is loaning to the recipient, in part: "For value received, I promise to pay Robert Treat Paine..." The recipient's signature is on the... More
1777. 2 pages (front and back) completely in George Read's hand, 9.25 x 7.75 inches, no place, May, 1777. Titled "State of Joseph Vance's Case," this legal draft outlines the transfer of property between several prominent Delaware families. The case appears to be very problematic as it concerns guardianships for minors, joint-owned parcels of land, and disagreements on what mode of payment will be acceptable to the estate. It is likely that the participants in this case did not hold... More
I've just received by post, this morning, the book I expected: "The Memory of Certain Persons", by John Erskine. Thank you very much, I'm very glad.
Dear Argosy, the book has already arrived well in (old) Amsterdam! It's indeed a very nice piece. Many thanks & best regards to New York.