$84,000
Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) Autograph Letter Signed, 20 April 1837. One folded wove paper bifolium inscribed on four pages, congressional stationery. To Elijah Hayward (1786-1864), thanking Hayward for his support and explaining his absolute objection to slavery on political, philosophical, moral and theological grounds, and his hopes for the future of his country. Unframed, with old folds, and a round spot, likely from the original sealing wax, 7 3/4 x 10 in. folded. Elijah Hayward Esq[uire] Columbus, Ohio Washington 20 April 1837 Dear Sir, Although I have seldom had the opportunity of personal intercourse with you, I have a very distinct and pleasing recollection of you as Commissioner of the General Land Office and of the liberality and kindness which on more than one occasion I experienced in your administration of the duties of that station. I remember also that you mentioned to me once that you was [sic] a native of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, whence I also derive my birth, and of whose felicities I believe it one of the greatest, that from her originated that Ordinance for the Northwestern Territory the first abolition of Slavery on this continent, which has already given to this Union four of its most flourishing states, in which there is neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, unless as punishment for crime. It was therefore not surprising though highly gratifying to me, to receive in your letter of the 13th instt the assurance that my speech in the Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-11-18
