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- Sale 1252
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Closing from:Dec 11 | 10:00 PM EST
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Sale 1252
Estimate$400 – $600
[With:] TANEY, Roger B. (1777-1864), fifth chief justice of the United States. Autograph letter signed ("R.B. Taney"), to Robert P. Dunlap Esq. Washington, 30 March 1832. 1 page, 8 x 10 in., bifolium, old folds, some soiling near folds, tape repairs to several areas of separation, loss to edge of integral leaf. Taney confirms receipt of a check for $137. Integral leaf with free frank, inscribed "Free R.B. Taney," with Washington City postmark, addressed to Robert P. Dunlap Esquire.
[Also with:] CLAY, Henry (1777-1852), represented Kentucky in both the US Senate and House of Representatives, seventh House speaker, ninth secretary of state. Autograph letter signed ("H. Clay"), to Mr. Edwards. Washington, 6 May 1850. 1 page, 8 x 10 in., bifolium, old folds, light creasing, loss to edge of integral leaf. Clay requests an answer to an enclosed letter. Integral leaf free frank, inscribed "Free H. Clay," and addressed to Mr. Edwards, Pension Office, Washington.To request further details about this lot, please email [email protected]
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.
![[POLITICS]. 3 letters signed by R.B. TANEY, Henry CLAY, and Daniel WEBSTER.](https://assets.basta.app/accounts/4832eb18-f9a7-4c12-8295-871abe232696/images/d664004d-32c9-4376-9045-be50f02b5ebd?format=auto&width=1080&quality=75)
![[POLITICS]. 3 letters signed by R.B. TANEY, Henry CLAY, and Daniel WEBSTER.](https://assets.basta.app/accounts/4832eb18-f9a7-4c12-8295-871abe232696/images/93c92d75-398b-4823-a14d-caaaa82230d5?format=auto&width=1080&quality=75)
![[POLITICS]. 3 letters signed by R.B. TANEY, Henry CLAY, and Daniel WEBSTER.](https://assets.basta.app/accounts/4832eb18-f9a7-4c12-8295-871abe232696/images/6a4627c5-72d3-45c6-85e0-f3561d89aece?format=auto&width=1080&quality=75)
![[POLITICS]. 3 letters signed by R.B. TANEY, Henry CLAY, and Daniel WEBSTER.](https://assets.basta.app/accounts/4832eb18-f9a7-4c12-8295-871abe232696/images/0cf7f7f1-647b-4fa7-a1ef-ae9a1d359968?format=auto&width=1080&quality=75)
![[POLITICS]. 3 letters signed by R.B. TANEY, Henry CLAY, and Daniel WEBSTER.](https://assets.basta.app/accounts/4832eb18-f9a7-4c12-8295-871abe232696/images/3e9cba10-563e-4cdf-8f59-ababf507e758?format=auto&width=1080&quality=75)
![[POLITICS]. 3 letters signed by R.B. TANEY, Henry CLAY, and Daniel WEBSTER.](https://assets.basta.app/accounts/4832eb18-f9a7-4c12-8295-871abe232696/images/8a17e73c-fceb-469a-afaa-e4b01586a170?format=auto&width=1080&quality=75)