$523
Cornwallis, Charles Marquis (1738-1805) and John Langdon (1741-1819) Two Signed Documents. The Cornwallis note a postcard, addressed to Robin Lawless (1724-1806), assistant at the London bookselling firm, Cadell & Davies, dated 13 November 1794, signed "Marquis Cornwallis" at the foot of the note, and free franked "Cornwallis" on the verso, matted and framed with a portrait, 5 x 2 3/4 in. [and] Langdon's autograph letter signed, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 28 March 1811, to Joshua Darling and John Harris, acknowledging their request that Langdon recommend Jackman J. Davis (d. 1828) as a cadet at West Point; Davis did attend West Point, graduating in 1814, and subsequently serving during the War of 1812 in Portsmouth, old folds, matted, 9 x 7 1/2 in. (2)
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2016-05-18
