autograph letter signed
1842. Ephemera. Item #298965
Autograph letter signed, dated New Haven, Dec., 9, 1842. Addressed Mrs. Henry Huggins. Letter sends greeting and best wishes with hopes for Mr. Huggins to 'secure a competence even in these times & independence in better times, for which we see to hope. Several of thy standing in College settled in Vermont, than as young a country as Iowa now is. One of them became Governor, two were Senators in Congress, one a Chief Justice, others associate justices, and several were eminent lawyers. They grew with the growth of the country...I am not anxious to hear that Mr. H. has accepted any office which can detach him from the practice of his profession.' About 140 words. Below Abraham Bishop letter is added an autograph letter from another daughter to her sister. Letter discusses mutual family friends and deaths. Letter is incomplete, with the remainder of the sheet missing. About 150 words. Letter previously folded for mailing. Stained but remains very readable. Abraham Bishhop (1763-1844) was a farmer and populist and vocal supporter of Thomas Jefferson, known for his Federalist affiliations. He worked to improve the importance of education and introduced graded classrooms as well as female education.
Price: $50.00