Author: JAY, John (1817-94) Title: Typed Letter Signed
Description: Grandson of the first chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court; himself U.S. minister to Austria (1869-74) and an active slavery opponent; organizer of the Republican party in New York. TLS, 1p, 8" X 10½", New York, NY, 1890 December 31. Addressed to James A. Weeks. Very good. Asked for an autograph of his grandfather, Jay regrets that "I am unable to do so," but suggests that if he write him later "I will probably be able to comply with your request." Those were the days!.
Keywords: AUTOGRAPHS Government & Politics
Price: US$ 55.00 Seller: Main Street Fine Books & Manuscripts
- Book number: 16003
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