$2,938
(Dartmouth College and the War of 1812), Wheelock, John, autograph letter signed, October 31st, 1814, as President of Dartmouth College, to William Chamberlin, concerning the admission status of some candidates and reflecting on the current state, "I lament with you and every good man, the deplorable state of disgrace and distress to which our country is reduced by an infamous war... with a Jacobinical mob in Congress... ," (some minor separation along folds, top edge ragged, minor losses).
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2005-10-30