GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/01/1860 - HFSID 177489
Price: $380.00
GEORGE W. CURTIS
The 19th century journalist signs a short letter asking if he can see
a the recipient on November twenty third
Autograph Letter signed: "G.W. Curtis", 4½x7¾. New York,
1860 September 1. In full: "Dear Sir, Can I come to you on Friday
Nov. 23?? If not when? Yours truly" 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. Ink note (unknown hand) on
verso (light show through). Two vertical and two horizontal folds. Slightly
creased and slightly soiled. Otherwise, fine condition.
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