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GEORGE WILLIAM CURTIS - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/06/1853 - HFSID 273112

Writes a short letter on December 6, 1853 informing the recipient they will be together on December 12 when Curtis conducts a lecture on 'Young America' Autograph Letter signed: "Geo. Wm. Curtis.", 1p, 5¼x8. Detroit, 1853 December 6.

Price: $420.00

Condition: Lightly creased, otherwise fine condition
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GEORGE W. CURTIS
Writes a short letter on December 6, 1853 informing the recipient they will be together on December 12 when Curtis conducts a lecture on 'Young America'
Autograph Letter signed: "Geo. Wm. Curtis.", 1p, 5¼x8. Detroit, 1853 December 6. On embossed stationery to "Mr Goodwin." Begins: "My dear Sir." In full: "Cares remitting, I shall be with you on Monday evening Dec. 12, with a lecture upon 'Young America.' Very 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. Lightly creased with folds, not at signature. Pinhead-size ink stain on embossed "C". Fine condition.

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