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Francis Scott Key ALS

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Francis Scott Key ALS
"WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AFTER THE AUCTION ENDS BY THE AUCTIONEER ONCE ALL BIDS HAVE BEEN PROCESSED TO DETERMINE THE WINNER FOR EACH LOT."
Autograph letter signed by Francis Scott Key, the author of America's national anthem, ''The Star-Spangled Banner.'' Dated 7 November 1814, approximately one month after his famous poem was published in the ''Patriot.'' Letter concerns Key's legal work and instructs the recipient, ''Beale'' to countermand a writ that Key had ordered. Signed ''F.Key / Nov. 7th 1814.'' Letter is in good condition with toning, especially along folds which are starting to separate. Measures 7.75'' x 9.25'', housed in a frame measuring 22.5'' x 15''.