Lot 1036
Adams, John (1735-1826), 2nd President of the U.S. (and 1st Vice-President), a drafter and Signer of the Declaration of Independence. 8 x 10 LS, Quincy, June 1, 1819, "to the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company", declines invitation to their anniversary dinner at Faneuil Hall. "Nothing would give me greater pleasure than to meet a Society which I have held in veneration from my earliest youth and to whom I attribute in a great degree that valour (Mi)litary skill science and discipline which has contributed (so) much to the present prosperity and glory of the United (St)ates". Regrets that his "uncommon age, and various infirmitys (sic) must be the apology". The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, founded in 1638, was the 1st military company chartered in the Western Hemisphere. Small gouge from seal removal at left causes some wording loss. Folds with some slight starts at two intersects.
Estimate 4,000 - 5,000
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| Realized $4,500 |
