Lot 271
John Quincy Adams (1767-1848), Sixth President of the U.S. (1825-1829). Autograph Letter Signed as ex-President, one page, 8 x 10, Washington, April 24, 1846. To "Robert Walsh Esqr, Consul of the United States at Paris". Adams writes in full:
"Mr. Peter Augustus Porter, son of the late General Peter B. Porter of Niagara, will deliver you this letter. He visits England, and the continent of Europe, for the purpose of obtaining information and instruction from intercourse with their learned institutions, and especially of passing some time at the University of Berlin. In availing myself of this opportunity of recalling myself to your friendly recollection, I take the liberty of recommending to your kind attentions Mr. Porter, with the entire conviction that he is entirely deserving of them. With my respectful regards to all the members of your family with you, I remain, Dear Sir, your friend and obedt. servt., John Quincy Adams"
Darkly penned and in fresh Very Fine condition, accompanied by an engraved portrait.
Estimate 1,000 - 1,500
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