LOT Old Heritage Auctions  /  2007 Sept. Marketplace Auction #87091  / 

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Penn. Congressman John Bucher Letter Archive

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:50.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 300.00 USD
Penn. Congressman John Bucher Letter Archive
<B>Pennsylvania Congressman John Bucher Letter Archive.</B></I> This lot includes four letters written in John Bucher's hand, written to William Ayres, his brother-in-law, concerning a variety of political, as well as family matters. It is clear from the tone of the letters that Bucher and Ayres have “issues”. In a two page letter, dated September 18, 1830, Bucher appears to call his brother-in-law's bluff about the sale of a lot owned by his father. It reads in part: “<I>I received a letter from Harrisburg amongst other matters communicated, it is alledged sic you are making great complaints…that you can produce a person that will give $1000 for the same property…will you be so good as to assure the gentleman…he shall have the property…provided the Gentleman…shew sic a disposition to close in with the one thing needful - cash.</B></I>”. The other three letters, written from Washington while Bucher was serving in the House touch on several matters of a political nature. In a two page letter dated December 18, 1832, Bucher writes: “<I>…the arena of Strife, furnishes matter continually for intense consideration - John C. Calhoun is elected to the Senate…</B></I>”. The other two letters deal mainly with matters of soldier's pensions. All letters have the usual fold creases, the paper slightly toned, else very good. <BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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