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- Sale 1118
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Feb 28 | 10:00 AM EST
Live
| Cincinnati
Sale 1118
| Cincinnati
| Cincinnati
Estimate$300 – $500
MARR, John (1788-1848). Autograph letter signed (“Q. Marr”). Park Gate, [VA], 30 December 1827. 1 page, 4to, 7 5/8 x 9 3/4 in., old creases, small loss to lower right, toned.
Writes to offer to rent out the blacksmith: "I have the blacksmith for hire of great experience and some reputation. I cannot say he is a first rate workman. If you can hire him for $90 he is willing to go so far from his wife, or can get her established near him. He belongs to my sister Fannie and not me." Written by the father of John Quincy Marr (1825-1861), the first Confederate soldier killed by a Union soldier, at the Battle of Fairfax Court House, VA on 1 June 1861.
[With:] BADGER, George Badger (1795-1866). Autograph letter signed (“Geo. E. Badger”). Raleigh, [NC], 27 May 1858. 3 pages, 8vo, 6 1/8 x 8 in., old creases, minor toning.
Discussion of a visiting minister: “George [the minister] preaches three times on Sunday in Dr. Smeles’ Chapel, and then at night to the blacks at the Methodist Church. Our congregation is most pleased with his sermons also his black audience was delighted and greatly stirred…some of the sisters expressing that they wish they could have him always.” Badger was an influential Whig supporter in the 1830s and was appointed Secretary of the Navy by William Henry Harrison. He resigned to continue private practice, however, after Tyler assumed the presidency.
[Also with:] Letter with integral address panel noting that it is delivered “by neg. Morse”.
WHITTIER, P.E. Autograph letter signed ("P.E. Whittier"). Louisville, KY, 7 September 1835. 1 page, 4to, 8 x 10 in., separations along old creases, brown spotting, address panel toned. Delivering news of the birth of twins.
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Katie Horstman
VP, Head of Department, American Historical Ephemera and Early Photography
Ms. Horstman has spent over a decade specializing in historic photography and Americana at auction. During her tenure, she has overseen several notable single owner auctions, including property from the inventory of celebrated Americana and antique arms expert Norm Flayderman. During her time with the firm, she has maintained an active membership in the Daguerreian Society. Ms. Horstman holds an MA in Art History from the University of Cincinnati and a BA in Art History from The Ohio State University.
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