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Lot 11: (Buchanan, James, 1791-1868) and Glossbrenner, Adam John (1810-1889), Interesting Archive of Correspondence related to the career of Ad

Est: $4,000 USD - $6,000 USDSold:
SkinnerBoston, MA, USNovember 14, 2010

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(Buchanan, James, 1791-1868) and Glossbrenner, Adam John (1810-1889), Interesting Archive of Correspondence related to the career of Adam John Glossbrenner, comprising: Buchanan, James, two autograph letters, 1858 and 1861, concerning books and an invitation, two signed documents, 1860, each concerning a nomination for postmaster and a confirmation of Glossbrenner as his personal secretary, and six free franked envelopes; two signed letters from Schuyler Colfax; Cameron, Simon, an autograph letter signed, 1867, concerning a recommendation, and two signed letters, 1849, concerning stocks and monies; Sickles, Daniel E., autograph letter signed, 1858, concerning a request for funds; approximately thirty documents related to his position as Sergeant-of-Arms for the House of Representatives; including a folio of correspondence related to his position as private secretary to President James Buchanan, 1860; and a quantity of family related paper and ephemera from the mid-19th through the early 20th century, (mostly very good condition).

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Fine Books & Manuscripts

by
Skinner
November 14, 2010, 11:00 AM EST

63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US