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SUSAN B. ANTHONY, Autograph Letter Signed in 1891

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SUSAN B. ANTHONY, Autograph Letter Signed in 1891
SUSAN B. ANTHONY, Autograph Letter Signed in 1891
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1891 “Susan B. Anthony” Signed Autograph Letter
SUSAN B. ANTHONY (1820-1906) American Civil Rights Leader who played a pivotal role in the 19th Century Women's Rights Movement to Introduce Women's Suffrage into the United States.
April 18, 1891-Dated, Autograph Letter Signed, “Susan B. Anthony,” at Washington, Very Fine. This original, clearly written letter is one and one-half pages, and measures 4.5" x 8", inviting an unnamed recipient to hear a "distinguished English woman" speak at the Universalist Church. Her signature is exceptionally large, measuring 4.5” long. This letter reads, in full:

“Parlor - 59 - Ness’ House Washington - April 18/91 --- My Dear Friends, --- It will - I am sure not be amiss for me to enclose Miss Johnson’s card inviting you to meet the distinquished English Woman - Who makes but the briefest visit to Washington. - But if you cannot call on Judy - don’t fail to her on Monday night at the Universalist Church - I am told there she is by far the most able & eloquent of all the English speakers women of course! - Truly yours, - (Signed) Susan B. Anthony”

This letter is hinged to a heavier and slightly larger paperboard backing for a prior display and is placed along side of a black and white print image of Anthony. In addition, also laid down onto the flip side of this same paperboard is a Typed Letter Signed, “S. B. Elkins,” dated August 19, 1895 at Bedford, PA. This additional Typed letter, likely regarding his review of a manuscript regarding Politics, addressed to Mr. Frank G. Carpenter of Washington D.C. It reads, in part:

“You will find manuscript herewith returned. As you will see, I have made some changes in the text, particularly in speaking about Sherman, Blaine and Grant, and the Presidential candidates. You know, one has to be careful, and it wont do to tell all the facts for fear of bringing on controversies...”

Stephen B. Elkins served in Andrew Johnson’s and Grant’s administrations, he was the Secretary of War under President Benjamin Harrison, and served in the U.S. Senate until his death in 1911. (2 items).


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