Lot 114
Anna Tuthill Symmes Harrison (1775-1864), Widow of William Henry Harrison and grandmother of President Benjamin Harrison; nominally First Lady during her husband's one-month term in 1841, but never entered the White House. Autograph Letter Signed, 1 page, Northbend, Ohio, November 1, 1848. To Joseph R. Winchell, Greenfield, Mass. in response to an autograph seeker, in part,
"I should have answered your kind, & friendly letter before this, but for a sore finger, which prevented my holding a pen - I am truly sorry that it is not in my power to send you an Autograph of my Father-in law…I believe you could procure one by writing to a great Nephew of my dear husband. His name is Henry Harrison - Birkley Charles City County Virginia…"
Free frank signature, "Free Anna Harrison", on integral address leaf addressed in her hand with manuscript "Cleves O. Nov. 3" postmark; some slight wear and edge toning, Fine.
Estimate 2,000 - 3,000
Mrs. Harrison's father-in-law was Benjamin Harrison (1726-1791), Virginia farmer, politician and signer of the Declaration of Independence.
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