$2,091
Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845) Autograph Letter Signed, Nashville, Tennessee, 3 August 1818. Single leaf of wove paper, inscribed on one side. To publisher Matthew Carey, acknowledging receipt of a shipment of books, and giving thanks for same. Old folds, signs of old mount around the margins, 10 x 7 3/4 in. "Dear Sir, I reached this place on the 29th of June last, in bad health, where I had the pleasure to receive the Books you had the goodness & liberality to present to me. Ill health added to a press of publick business that crowded on me at the close of the Campaign, has hitherto prevented me from acknowledging the receipt of this real mark of your personal respect & esteem for me. These Books are an invaluable addition to my small liberary [ sic ], and when leisure occurs will afford me much edification & amusement & a lively & gratefull recollection of the donor. Accept my Dr. Sir for this gratefull present my sincere thanks and believe me to be with sentiments of great respect, yr. mo. ob. serv. Andrew Jackson" Provenance: The Estate of David Spinney.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2016-10-30
