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GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/01/1864 - HFSID 169493

The 19th century journalist signs a short letterdeclining an invitation on February 1, 1864 Autograph Letter Signed: "G.W. Curtis", 1 page, 5x8. Staten Island, New York, 1864 February 1.

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GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS
The 19th century journalist signs a short letter declining an invitation on February 1, 1864
Autograph Letter Signed: "G.W. Curtis", 1 page, 5x8. Staten Island, New York, 1864 February 1. In full: "My dear Sir,- I have your kind invitation of the 27' January, - but I am compelled to decline it. for I cannot make so long a promise. - Truly Yours" George William Curtis (1824-1892) was the lead editorial writer (1857) and then editor of "Harper's Weekly" (1863). He was in favor of emancipation, equal rights for Blacks, Native Americans and women, civil service reform, public education and environmental conservation. Curtis, who declined an invitation to become editor of the "New York Times", was known for speaking on the critical issues of the day, and he authored some 40 books and pamphlets. Normal mailing folds. ¼x1 inch soil mark in the middle of "invitation". Otherwise, fine condition.

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