Lot 225
Rush, Benjamin (1746-1813), Autograph Letter Signed, one page, 6½ x 8, Philadelphia, May 22, 1787. To one George Wood, Esqr. "or in his absense David Espy Esqr.", in full:
"…I enclose you herein a receipt for my taxes in Bedford County from Mr. Rittenhouse, & beg you would immediately give it to the person appointed to receive it. Accept of my thanks for your great & successful attention to my interest in your county, & be assured of the great regard with which I am Dr Sir yours Sincerely, Benj Rush"
Fresh Fine condition with integral address leaf in his hand [no postal markings], docketed "Doctr. Rush".
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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