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Samuel F. B. Morse Autograph Letter Signed.

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Samuel F. B. Morse Autograph Letter Signed.
<B>Samuel F. B. Morse Autograph Letter Signed.</B></I> One page, 4.5" x 7", plain paper, Pokeepsie, November 15, 1855, to "<I>Charles H. Anderson, Esq.</B></I>" in response to an autograph request. In full: "<I>Sir, I presume this will be in compliance with your request. Yr Ob Servt Saml. F. B. Morse.</B></I>" Known mostly for his invention of the single wire telegraph system and the code named after him, Morse (1791-1872) was also a painter of portraits and historic scenes. Mounting traces in corners, else fine.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)