GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/01/1864 - HFSID 169493
Price: $380.00
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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