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Americana with Photographs
1:00 PM PT - Jul 9th, 2009

 

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PBA Galleries

 

133 Kearny Street
4th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94108
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Letters from American clergymen 18th/19th cents.

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Title: Collection of approximately 50 autograph letters signed by American clergymen from the 18th & 19th centuries
Author: **
Description: Nearly all of the letters in their own folders with biographical information neatly written in ink on the outside - this was done in the early 20th century most likely.Significant collection of letters from American clergymen, made quite valuable by the biographical information provided, including lists of publications. Among others, includes 1786 note from Nehemiah Williams, pastor of Brimfield, Mass., regarding church funds; 1818 letter from Nathaniel Thayer, of Lancaster, Mass., to Aaron Bancroft; 1796 letter from Epharaim Ward, West Brookfield, on political matters, etc.; 1837 letter from Absalom Peters, New York; and many others. A few with vintage photographs. Provenance: A private California collection.
Heading: AAA(Clergymen)Place Published: Various places
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Date Published: 18th-19th centuries

Condition report

Folders a little browned with some chipping and splitting along spines; letters very good or better.

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