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John Quincy Adams autographed letters

By mamacheetah, 7 February, 2009
Description

I believe my great, great Grandpa was an attorney and helped Oregon become a state in 1855?  I have many documents written by him to that effect.  Also letters with signatures of Secretary of State and Governor, official stamps, and one typewritten called C.B. #3 A Bill. written by Mr. Dennison, Of Multanomah. In this collection are two letters from John Quincy Adams to him (his friend) dated Oct. 8, 1883.  These are very fragile, in good shape as far as not being faded, but if I try not to ever touch them because if they bend, they simply break.  So, I am fearful to unfold the letters to get more info without doing it properly and damaging them.

I have two photos, but I get an error and cannot upload them to this page.  :(

Category
Autographs
Medium
paper
Distinguishing marks
Handwritten letter from John Quincy Adams to my great, great Grandfather A.P. Dennison
Condition
Good
Size and dimensions of this item
approx. 6"x9", 2 pages
Date Period
1883
History
My Grandpa passed on in 2003 at nearly 94 years old. I found volumes of diaries from 1927-1940 and also his father's diary from 1899, along with these letters.
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
in the family
For Sale?
No
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