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David Porter

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David Porter

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Auction Date:2013 Mar 13 @ 18:00 (UTC-05:00 : EST/CDT)
Location:5 Rt 101A Suite 5, Amherst, New Hampshire, 03031, United States
ALS - Autograph Letter Signed
ANS - Autograph Note Signed
AQS - Autograph Quotation Signed
AMQS - Autograph Musical Quotation Signed
DS - Document Signed
FDC - First Day Cover
Inscribed - “Personalized”
ISP - Inscribed Signed Photograph
LS - Letter Signed
SP - Signed Photograph
TLS - Typed Letter Signed
American naval officer (1780–1843) who led the first capture of a British vessel during the War of 1812 and who later served as commander-in-chief of the Mexican Navy. ALS signed “D. Porter,” one page, 7.75 x 9.75, December 15, 1817. Letter to an unknown recipient, headed at the top “To be Sold Cheap.” In part: “Eight excellent work horses…marked in the Harre Boat which plied between George Town and Alexandria—They may be seen at the Stable on Meridian Hill.” Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, some paper loss to edges, and a couple of creases, otherwise fine condition.