Lot n° 217

[LAFAYETTE, Gilbert du Motier, marquis de]. Lettre signée par Messrs Hohnes, Henry & Rudolph New York, 14 février 1825 1 p. in-4, brunie, mais très lisible, avec adresse au verso (Genl Lafayette Cityu of Washington)

Estimation : 200 / 300
Adjudication : Invendu
Description
EXEMPLAIRE DE LAFAYETTE. UNE MANUFACTURE LAINIÈRE OFFRE UN COSTUME AU GÉNÉRAL : “A SUIT OF CLOTHS AS A TOKEN OF THEIR RESPECT" On demande les mesures de son corps : “it being the intention of the proprietors of the Glenham Wollen Factory in this State, to present you with cloth from their manufactory for a suit of cloths [sic] as a token of their respect" The Glenham Woolen Mill opened in 1823, was very active in the 19th century before being purchased by Texaco.
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