Lot 1524
1802 (Dec. 21) Cincinnati, N.W.T. to Baltimore Md., datelined folded letter bearing manuscript "Cincinnati 21 Decem: 1802" postmark and "25" rating, endorsed "mail."; some splitting and slight paper loss, still Very Fine.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
Interesting letter from John Finlay who writes, "Our worthy friend John Brownson sits at the opposite side of the table, writing to some of his whisky user friends…I observed in the Telescope some observations on his boasted service, whereas they compare him to what they called, the once gallant Arnold. I do not believe the expression is a correct one, Arnold was never brave."
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| Realized $1,100 |
