LOT #47213 |
Sold on May 19, 2021 for: Sign-in
or Join (free & quick)
James Buchanan Autograph Letter Signed. ...
Click the image to load the highest resolution version.
Sold on May 19, 2021 for:
$625.00
Bid Source: HA.com/Live bidder
Get one of these:
Explore Available Items
Description
James Buchanan Autograph Letter Signed. One page, 6.5" x 8.75", Wheatland [Pennsylvania]; July 12, 1861. Addressed to Jos. C. G. Kennedy. It reads in part: "I am confident you will pardon me, on recount of my long & severe illness for not having sooner thanked you for the part which you so efficiently took in favor of Weaver. Young Brawly is now with us & I am much pleased with him. He speaks in glowing terms of your kindness I have no news to communicate from the quest retreat. We are all anxiously looking to Washington; but General Scott is wise in not precipitating a forward movement until he shall be fully prepared. With my kind regards to...Dr. Gurley..." Signed, "James Buchanan." There is a biographical annotation about the Dr. Gurley referenced above on the verso.Condition: Two pieces of tape attached on verso. .25" closed tear to right margin. Pencil notation on recto. Lightly rubbed and toned. Smoothed folds.
Auction Info
2021 May 19 Historical Manuscripts Signature Auction #6236 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
May, 2021
19th
Wednesday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 1
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
Page Views: 239
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
25% on the first $300,000 (minimum $49), plus 20% of any amount between $300,000 and $3,000,000, plus 12.5% of any amount over $3,000,000 per lot.
Shipping, Taxes, Terms and Bidding
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms
Important information concerning Sales Tax and Resale Certificates. Learn More
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms