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Hannibal Hamlin

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Hannibal Hamlin

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Auction Date:2012 Dec 12 @ 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
ALS, one page both sides, 4.75 x 7.5, Bangor, January 29, 1885. Letter to John Sherman, Ch. of Commission &c &c,” in response to Sherman’s personal invitation to attend the unveiling of the finally completed Washington Monument. In part; “I have been honored in the receipt of the invitation of the Commission in relation to the Dedication of the Washington Monument, to be present at the same on the 21st day of Feb. I have also received your invitation for the same purpose; in which you express the hope the [sic] that I will accept the invitation tendered to me. In view of the importance of the event and its National Character, I do not feel at liberty to decline your invitation, and I cordially accept the same. I will be present at the Dedication.” In fine condition, with central horizontal and vertical folds, scattered toning, and a partial separation to hinge.