Sold for:
$123

Letter from John Edwards to George W. William, Esq., December 1824, regarding "hiring negro boys to make cigars." Note: John Edwards (1748-1837) was an American planter and statesman who was instrumental in Kentucky statehood. He represented the state in the United States Senate and afterward served in both houses of the state legislature. He died on his plantation in Paris, Kentucky. Estimate $200-250 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.


Skinner

Auctioneer:
Skinner

Date:
2018-02-09

Archived auctions similar to Letter from John Edwards to George W. William, Esq. Down arrow


Sold for:
$10,000

Martin, John. Archive of eight ALSs from John Martin to Cardini. On aerogramme stock, each missive discusses tantalizing details of various mechanical devices Martin manufactured Read more…


Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter

Date:
2013-04-06


Sold for:
$1,250

LETTER FROM TY COBB TO SAL SALINGER, 1953:Letter from Ty Cobb to famous Detroit sportswriter, Sal Salinger, dated 11/10/53, consisting of two pages, hand written Read more…


Auctioneer:
Dumouchelle Art Galleries

Date:
2007-03-16


Sold for:
$400

McGuire, Eddie. Two-page letter from Eddie McGuire to Charlie Miller. Dated March 3rd, 1936. On Providence Biltmore stationery, McGuire writes a fascinating but bizarre letter Read more…


Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter

Date:
2013-04-06


Sold for:
$246

Manuscript Letter from Joseph Smith to Benjamin Hoppin While Imprisoned in Tripoli, Tripoli, April 14, 1805, lamenting his not receiving any recent communication from Hoppin Read more…


Auctioneer:
Skinner

Date:
2019-11-02


Sold for:
$125

Rullman, Leo. Typed letter from Leo Rullman to Houdini regarding Houdini’s library. New York, Jan. 6, 1918. Rullman writes, “I am writing to confirm the Read more…


Auctioneer:
Potter & Potter

Date:
2014-08-23


Sold for:
$2,350

Hancock, John (1737-1793), Group of three letters concerning John Temple, a suspected spy whose travel habits raised suspicions during the Revolutionary War; comprising a letter Read more…


Auctioneer:
Skinner

Date:
2003-11-02


Sold for:
$2,432

A one-page handwritten and signed letter from Carl Perkins to Johnny Cash, dated November 15, 1977, written on Carl Perkins stationery. The letter reads in Read more…


Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions

Date:
2010-12-05


Sold for:
$640

A letter dated April 20, 1964, from John P. Morgan, 2nd to Greta Garbo noting the anniversary of 25 years with Morgan Guaranty Trust Company Read more…


Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions

Date:
2012-12-14


Sold for:
$2,176

A handwritten letter from Kris Kristofferson to Johnny Cash, undated. The letter reads in part, "Dear John, I apologize for the quality of this tape Read more…


Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions

Date:
2010-12-05


Sold for:
$3,520

A typed, signed love letter from Arthur Miller to Marilyn Monroe dated April 26, 1956. The letter reads in part, "The publicity is beginning to Read more…


Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions

Date:
2014-12-05