Lot 172
Key, Francis Scott (1779-1843), American lawyer, author, and amateur poet from Georgetown, who wrote the words to the "The Star-Spangled Banner". Autograph Letter Signed, "F S Key", one page, 7¾ x 11½ Georgetown, November 28, 1815. To Mr. Thomas Sexton, New York regarding the sale of an estate, in part,
"D Sir - I am unexpectedly disappointed in making sale of Wheaton's life estate in his house which I had directed the Marshall to take in Execution of which he had taken & notarized for Sale - He had published as the day of Sale last 'Friday the 25th' - whereas Saturday was the 25th. In consequence of this mistake he will have to advertize it again for 30 days longer - It shall then be sold, provided a reasonable price can be got for it - if not I shall buy it in for you…."
With integral address leaf in Key's hand and light illegible postmark. Overall two letters of text and minor ink blotches, especially over part in the second number in the date, else Fine.
Estimate 1,500 - 2,000
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