(1794-1865) American clergyman, senator and Secretary of State, a brilliant orator who spoke prior to Lincoln at Gettysburg. Good association A.L.S., 1p. small 4to., Boston, June 18, 1855, to New York governor William L. Marcy, a letter of introduction for a Mrs. King, who wishes to confer with Marcy regarding a claim brought by her husband against the government of Greece. Everett signs in black ink at the conclusion. Shows original mailing folds, with some very faint ink transfer and a later pencil notation at the bottom edge, otherwise in fine overall condition. Sold with a period frontispiece engraving of Everett, with his facsimile signature beneath the portrait.