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Sidney Breese autographed handwritten letter concerning the family history of Henry Kerr and the Phillips family. Breese writes from personal recollection that he knew Kerr well, describing him as "an eccentric man" and "a globe traveller," and states that Kerr was from London and died around 1820, leaving a French wife and children.

Breese further records that Ker's mother's name was Mary Phillips and discusses other members of the Phillips family, including a possible uncle named Frederick Phillips and another relative said to have taken possession of family property.

Very good condition with expected folds, light toning, and minor handling wear.

Sidney Breese (1800-1878) was an American jurist and political figure who served as a United States Senator from Illinois from 1843 to 1849 and spent many years on the Illinois Supreme Court, including multiple terms as Chief Justice. An important figure in the early legal and political development of Illinois, Breese also served as U.S. District Attorney, circuit judge, and a member of the Illinois House of Representatives. As a senator he became an early advocate for a transcontinental railroad and was later closely associated with the development of the Illinois Central Railroad.

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