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[Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co]

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[Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co]
[Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co]. Autograph Letter Signed by W. B. Franklin, who was a Colt Vice President and General Agent, on blue ruled "Office of Colt's Patent Fire Arms Manufacturing Co." letterhead, 1 page, 10½ x 8 in., Hartford, Conn., n.d. (c. 1870 or 71). To Russian Minister A. Katikasy, regarding the planned 1871 visit of Alexis, Grand Duke of Russia, to the United States. In part: "Understanding that His Highness the Grand Duke Alexis of Russia will pass through Hartford in the course of his journey through the United States, and as this Company has done much for the government of His Majesty the Emperor, we are anxious that if it be found convenient the Grand Duke and suite may visit the Factory…. Mrs. Colt desires you to be informed that her house will be placed at your disposition….We do not consider that the acceptance of this invitation can form a precedent for this is a public corporation of which Mrs. Colt is the principal owner, and she feels under obligations to the Government of his Imperial Majesty for many favors here as well as in Russia…." Weakened folds and edge chips; overall very good.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.

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